Athens vs London Cost of Living
Athens (Greece) · Overall index 45.5 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 83% more expensive than Athens.
- Rent in London is 224% more expensive than in Athens.
- Transport in London is 74% more expensive than in Athens.
| Item | Athens | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +224% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,078 | $2,992 | +178% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $703 | $2,223 | +216% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,800 | $6,498 | +261% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,181 | $4,097 | +247% |
| Groceries | +60% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.75 | $1.21 | +61% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.28 | $4.07 | +79% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.22 | $4.67 | +45% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $4.37 | +63% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.93 | $14.3 | +80% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.4 | $11 | +49% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.9 | $17.4 | +46% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.4 | $5.26 | +55% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.31 | $1.98 | +51% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.74 | $4.45 | +62% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.12 | $5.8 | +86% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.04 | $2.72 | +33% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $2.83 | +68% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.56 | $2.51 | +61% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.53 | $2.52 | +65% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.1 | $15.9 | +57% |
| Transport | +74% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.34 | $2.53 | +89% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $56.9 | $113 | +99% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.92 | $3.64 | +90% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.01 | $1.7 | +68% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.55 | $0.78 | +42% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,461 | $22,721 | +69% |
| Dining out | +61% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13 | $21.7 | +67% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $72.6 | $106 | +46% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.82 | $9.63 | +65% |
| Cappuccino | $3.08 | $4.39 | +43% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.42 | $2.43 | +71% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.27 | $7.39 | +73% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.96 | $7.95 | +60% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.07 | $1.76 | +64% |
| Telecom | +33% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.9 | $51.7 | +13% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48 | $63.5 | +32% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.33 | +65% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.9 | $14.4 | +32% |
| Utilities & household | +57% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $101 | $155 | +53% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.2 | $4.47 | +40% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.94 | $1.5 | +60% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $15.2 | $20.8 | +37% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $49 | $85.7 | +75% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.18 | $16 | +74% |
| Men's haircut | $18.7 | $27 | +44% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.8 | $24 | +74% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,220 | $1,856 | +52% |
3,244 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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