cost of living in Greece

Starting on Dec. 11, items included in this year’s 'Christmas basket' will be sold at fixed prices across supermarkets in Greece.

Cheaper electricity in Greece will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends, possibly starting in 2025, when Greece changes its Time-of-Use pricing policy.

Greek market experts are forecasting a 15-20% rise in the price of basic goods, coffee, and cocoa in September.

The ‘School Supplies Basket’ goes into effect on Aug. 28 and aims to support families with children by keeping school goods prices low.

Housing shares between 2002 and 2022 increased from 21.1% to 24.1%, driven by a surge in housing prices and energy costs.