Travel budget and cost of living in Greece how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Greece

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Greece: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Greece for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 62 for 2 ppl.
$ 12 per person
$ 6.7 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1362* (1148 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 107 for 2 ppl.
$ 29 per person
$ 14 per person
$ 9.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2925* (2450 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 171 for 2 ppl.
$ 46 per person
$ 24 per person
$ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 4838* (4060 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Greece in 2020

Cost of living: Greece VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Greece in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

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Cost of living in Greece by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Greece compared to the national average.

Cities	/Greece	View Details
Mykonos	64% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Mykonos
Santorini	30% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Santorini
Megara	15% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Megara
Heraklion	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Heraklion
Glyfada	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Glyfada
Corfu Island	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Corfu Island
Volos	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Volos
Rhodes	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Rhodes
Naxos	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Naxos
Athens	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Athens
Lamia	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lamia
Nafpaktos	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nafpaktos
Kos	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kos
Kavala	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kavala
Ioannina	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ioannina
Katerini	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Katerini
Thessaloniki	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Thessaloniki
Preveza	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Preveza
Kalamata	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kalamata
Vonitsa	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vonitsa
Samos	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Samos
Drama	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Drama
Pyrgos	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pyrgos
Agrinio	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Agrinio
Komotini	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Komotini
Delphi	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Delphi
Trikala	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Trikala
Xanthi	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Xanthi
Orestiada	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Orestiada
Chalkidiki	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Chalkidiki
Mytilene	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mytilene

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Local prices in Greece by expense type

Greece: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Greece costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 7.2 to $ 20)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 22/person
($ 15 to $ 30)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 6 to $ 12)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7

Local beer

$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 6)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Imported beer

$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Greece: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Greece costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 120/night
($ 78 to $ 186)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 49 to $ 167)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 125/night
($ 69 to $ 225)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185

4-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 118 to $ 367)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

5-star hotel

$ 284/night
($ 223 to $ 374)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 512

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 67/month
($ 57 to $ 89)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 156/month
($ 73 to $ 292)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 174/month
($ 87 to $ 311)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 192/month
($ 91 to $ 363)

14% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 208/month
($ 113 to $ 396)

18% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Greece: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Greece costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

58% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 6)

42% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Cheese

$ 9.4/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 15)

19% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 7.8/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

14% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Oranges

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Joint of beef

$ 11/kg
($ 8.4 to $ 15)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Greece: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Greece is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Bus pass

$ 36/month
($ 36 to $ 60)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

141% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.2
($ 3 to $ 4.8)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 35/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 132)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Greece: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Greece costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 183/month
($ 120 to $ 340)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Mobile phone

$ 0.5/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.8)

242% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 39/month
($ 30 to $ 60)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 404/month
($ 299 to $ 598)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1477

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 337/month
($ 239 to $ 478)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1185

Flat (centre)

$ 679/month
($ 478 to $ 1076)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2402

Flat (suburbs)

$ 581/month
($ 419 to $ 956)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1884

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 15 to $ 60)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Private nursery

$ 395/month
($ 287 to $ 598)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1038

Private primary school

$ 8189/yr
($ 5736 to $ 14339)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18345

Greece: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Greece costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 9.6/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 21/hr
($ 9.6 to $ 30)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18

Greece: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Greece is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 5.4/pack
($ 5.1 to $ 6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7

Levi's jeans

$ 88
($ 48 to $ 120)

77% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 49

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 24 to $ 60)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Trainers

$ 89
($ 60 to $ 120)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leather shoes

$ 110
($ 66 to $ 156)

3% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 107

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Corfu Island

$ 322
(fair price: $ 263)

Manchester → Rhodes

$ 360
(fair price: $ 290)

London → Kos

$ 327
(fair price: $ 262)

Manchester → Mykonos

$ 351
(fair price: $ 287)

Manchester → Kos

$ 377
(fair price: $ 303)

Dublin → Corfu Island

$ 294
(fair price: $ 245)

New York City → Mykonos

$ 818
(fair price: $ 700)

London → Mykonos

$ 315
(fair price: $ 243)

Manchester → Santorini

$ 355
(fair price: $ 304)

Dublin → Mykonos

$ 336
(fair price: $ 280)

Dublin → Santorini

$ 349
(fair price: $ 292)

London → Corfu Island

$ 281
(fair price: $ 226)

Los Angeles → Athens

$ 938
(fair price: $ 741)

London → Santorini

$ 331
(fair price: $ 272)

Edinburgh → Rhodes

$ 364
(fair price: $ 299)

Dublin → Rhodes

$ 320
(fair price: $ 263)

Edinburgh → Corfu Island

$ 341
(fair price: $ 278)

New York City → Santorini

$ 833
(fair price: $ 704)

Toronto (Ontario) → Athens

$ 893
(fair price: $ 778)

Edinburgh → Mykonos

$ 360
(fair price: $ 312)

Los Angeles → Mykonos

$ 979
(fair price: $ 846)

Edinburgh → Santorini

$ 372
(fair price: $ 314)

New York City → Corfu Island

$ 777
(fair price: $ 667)

New York City → Athens

$ 833
(fair price: $ 600)

Edinburgh → Kos

$ 376
(fair price: $ 314)

Los Angeles → Santorini

$ 966
(fair price: $ 837)

Montreal → Athens

$ 897
(fair price: $ 808)

Edinburgh → Athens

$ 327
(fair price: $ 229)

Dublin → Athens

$ 210
(fair price: $ 173)

Dublin → Kos

$ 331
(fair price: $ 273)

Dublin → Thessaloniki

$ 251
(fair price: $ 183)

Manchester → Thessaloniki

$ 199
(fair price: $ 158)

London → Athens

$ 183
(fair price: $ 163)

London → Rhodes

$ 334
(fair price: $ 254)

Melbourne → Athens

$ 1188
(fair price: $ 1025)

Sydney → Athens

$ 1201
(fair price: $ 1027)

Toronto (Ontario) → Santorini

$ 1082
(fair price: $ 941)

Toronto (Ontario) → Mykonos

$ 1028
(fair price: $ 918)

Los Angeles → Corfu Island

$ 927
(fair price: $ 831)

New York City → Thessaloniki

$ 824
(fair price: $ 641)

Edinburgh → Thessaloniki

$ 277
(fair price: $ 210)

Manchester → Athens

$ 299
(fair price: $ 229)

Perth → Athens

$ 1139
(fair price: $ 993)

New York City → Rhodes

$ 900
(fair price: $ 735)

Sydney → Mykonos

$ 1604
(fair price: $ 1367)

Montreal → Mykonos

$ 1056
(fair price: $ 923)

New York City → Kos

$ 841
(fair price: $ 727)

Auckland → Athens

$ 1421
(fair price: $ 1240)

Montreal → Santorini

$ 1163
(fair price: $ 1005)

London → Thessaloniki

$ 249
(fair price: $ 192)

Toronto (Ontario) → Thessaloniki

$ 989
(fair price: $ 825)

Sydney → Santorini

$ 1802
(fair price: $ 1514)

Melbourne → Mykonos

$ 1459
(fair price: $ 1314)

Toronto (Ontario) → Corfu Island

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 879)

Toronto (Ontario) → Rhodes

$ 1039
(fair price: $ 891)

Los Angeles → Thessaloniki

$ 946
(fair price: $ 765)

Sydney → Corfu Island

$ 1694
(fair price: $ 1504)

Sydney → Thessaloniki

$ 1480
(fair price: $ 1258)

Manchester → Heraklion

$ 347
(fair price: $ 278)

Dublin → Heraklion

$ 327
(fair price: $ 278)

London → Heraklion

$ 317
(fair price: $ 255)

Edinburgh → Heraklion

$ 359
(fair price: $ 303)

New York City → Heraklion

$ 876
(fair price: $ 702)

Montreal → Heraklion

$ 998
(fair price: $ 869)

Manchester → Chania

$ 351
(fair price: $ 271)

Los Angeles → Heraklion

$ 946
(fair price: $ 825)

Dublin → Chania

$ 330
(fair price: $ 260)

Toronto (Ontario) → Heraklion

$ 1058
(fair price: $ 918)

Edinburgh → Chania

$ 453
(fair price: $ 333)

London → Chania

$ 367
(fair price: $ 256)

Sydney → Heraklion

$ 1669
(fair price: $ 1361)

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About the information on the cost of living in Greece

The information about the cost of living in Greece shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Greece updated on 30-03-2020.

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