Cost of living in Athens
compared to
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $14.53 |
$10.00
-
$25.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$8.00
-
$11.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.54 |
$2.00
-
$8.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.87 |
$1.50
-
$6.00
|
Athens - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.87 |
$1.10
-
$6.61
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.27 |
$1.65
-
$11.02
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.18 |
$2.43
-
$5.99
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.08 |
$1.65
-
$5.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.42 |
$2.51
-
$7.20
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.32 |
$1.27
-
$3.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.61 |
$0.42
-
$2.99
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.96 |
$1.00
-
$5.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.05 |
$1.00
-
$3.50
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.26 |
$0.50
-
$2.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.99 |
$0.80
-
$2.50
|
Athens - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.14 |
$2.91
-
$3.69
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $31.74 |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $34,689.37 |
$33,354.00
-
$36,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $29.85 |
$28.85
-
$34.85
|
Athens - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.25 |
$50.00
-
$125.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,683.33 |
$1,200.00
-
$2,200.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,129.33 |
$888.00
-
$1,500.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$164.67 |
$91.76
-
$458.82
|
Athens - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $875.00 |
$675.00
-
$3,500.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,500.00 |
$9,500.00
-
$50,000.00
|
Athens - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.50 |
$2.50
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.96 |
$3.00
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.25 |
$7.00
-
$14.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $25.00 |
$10.00
-
$45.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.92 |
$10.95
-
$16.00
|
Athens - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$59.25 |
$35.00
-
$79.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.00 |
$30.00
-
$89.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.00 |
$60.00
-
$250.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $55.00 |
$55.00
-
$200.00
|
Athens - Cost of clothing
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