Greece vs United States
United States is about 44% pricier than Greece overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 56.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Greece scores higher (94 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Greece United States
Price level (US=100) 56.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $44,327 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $43,340 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Greece United States
Housing & utilities 102 215
Food 125 117
Transport 126 116
Restaurants & hotels 117 142
Health 88 208
Communication 207 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Greece United States
Quality-of-life score 94/100 91/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.8 5.8
Internet users 86% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Greece more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 44% pricier than Greece overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Greece would cost roughly $177,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Greece or United States?
Greece scores higher, 94 vs 91 out of 100.
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