VanBasket Greece

Food Prices in Greece — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

116

vs World Average

+16%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$2.17

+23% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$4.51

+31% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$5.77

-2% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$2.54

+12% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$50.94

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Plattpfirsiche (weinbergpfirsiche)

500g, 4-6 units

Lidl, Ρέθυμνο 27 Jun

1.49 €
Stuffed tomatoes and peppers with potatoes

Chef Select - LIDL

Lidl, Ρέθυμνο 25 Jun

3.99 €
Zuckermais gekocht

Artealca Corn · 400g

Lidl, Ρέθυμνο 4 Jun

2.89 €
APFEL GRANNY SMITH 1000G

1000g

Lidl, Ρέθυμνο 12 Jun

1.69 €
BASMATI

Agrino

ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος, Αθήνα 15 Mar

5.19 €
Κατσικίσιο γιαούρτι

Γαλπο

Lidl, Χανιά 18 Jan

0.75 €
Μείγμα για ομελέτα ρεβυθιού

EcoGaia Farm

Terra Verde (Yerba mate), Χανιά 12 Dec

4.3 €
Danablu pgi

Milbona

Lidl, Χανιά 27 Nov

1.89 €
fresh snack

Κρουασάν γαλοπούλα

Yes! Stores, Θεσσαλονίκη 22 Oct deal

1.85 €
Pizza italiamo mortadella provolone e pistacchi

Italiamo,Lidl

Lidl, Ηγουμενίτσα 9 Oct

3.89 €
Pre-Fried Potatoes in Palm Oil

Aenos

Σκλαβενίτης, Δήμος Πύργου 23 Jul

2.78 €
Bunte Kakaolinsen

Milka, Mondelez, Milka Mondelez International

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

2.25 €
Nugat

Ritter Sport · 100 g

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

2.64 €
Biscotto

Alfred Ritter · 100 g

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

2.64 €
Chocolate de leite dos Alpes Strawberry

Milka · 100 g

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

2.25 €
Loukoumi

Loukoumi

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

3.07 €
Loukoumi

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

3.4 €
ΜΕΙΓΜΑ ΓΙΑ ΓΥΡΟ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

1.07 €
griechische Kräuter für Salat

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

1.07 €
ΜΕΙΓΜΑ ΓΙΑ ΠΑΤΑΤΕΣ ΦΑΚ.

Super Mamma's Market, Δημοτική Ενότητα Ηρακλείου 1 Jul

1.07 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Greece is 16% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $348 per month (vs $300 world average).

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.2% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Greece

Greece

116

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Spain 115.5 +15.5%

Malta 115 +15%

United States 117.5 +17.5%

Portugal 117.8 +17.8%

Netherlands 114 +14%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Greece?

Yes, food in Greece is above average. The VanBasket Index is 116 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 16% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Greece per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Greece you can expect to spend around $348. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 116 (world = 100).

How does Greece compare to similar countries?

Greece has a VanBasket Index of 116. Similar or nearby countries: Spain, Malta, United States.

How often is the food price data for Greece updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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