One of the very first things you want to know before moving to Greece is how far your money can go and nothing better than start looking at groceries prices at the supermarket.
I have compiled a list of the most popular supermarkets and their links so you can start your own research. Also I have created a list which most households will purchase weekly at the supermarket, obviously quantities will vary depending on the number of family members.
List of supermarket in Greece by popularity.
| Supermarket | English Version | Online Shopping | Website |
| Sklavenitis | No | Yes | https://www.sklavenitis.gr/ |
| Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos | Yes | Yes | https://www.ab.gr/en |
| Lidl | No | No | https://www.lidl-hellas.gr/ |
| Metro Aebe | No | Yes | https://www.mymarket.gr/ |
| Masoutis | Yes | Yes | https://www.masoutis.gr/ |
| Galaxias | No | No | https://5ae.gr/ |
| Market In | No | Yes | https://www.market-in.gr/el-gr/# |
| The Mart | No | Yes | https://www.themart.gr |
| Hypermarkets | |||
Grand Masoutis | Yes | Yes | https://www.masoutis.gr/ |
Supermarket Prices in Greece.
Below its a list of some basic weekly shopping for a family of 3. You can select from the list what normally you would purchase in a week to give you a better idea of costs.
You can also download the excel version it easier on your calculations.
There are items on the list that you wouldn’t normally purchase every week so adjust accordingly.
| Product | Prices in EUR | Quantity |
Fruits & Vegetables | ||
| Bananas | $1.85 | Kg |
| Apples | $1.99 | Kg |
| Oranges | $0.83 | Kg |
| Berries | $2.05 | Punnet |
| Grapes | $2.85 | KG |
| Lettuce | $2.58 | Kg |
| Tomatoes | $1.72 | Kg |
| Cucumbers | $1.99 | Kg |
| Bell Peppers | $2.52 | Bag of 3 |
| Carrots | $0.87 | Kg |
| Broccoli | $4.55 | Kg |
| Potatoes | $0.80 | Kg |
| Onions | $0.70 | Kg |
| Garlic | $5.15 | Kg |
| Avocados | $4.98 | Kg |
| Meat & Poultry | ||
| Chicken breasts or thighs | $9.95 | Kg |
| Ground beef | $9.79 | Kg |
| Sausages | $7.38 | Kg |
| Bacon | $1.99 | 130g |
| Ham slices | $2.91 | 200g |
Fish & Seafood: | ||
| Salmon fillets | $8.29 | 200g |
| Shrimp | $18.66 | Kg |
| Canned tuna | $1.69 | Can |
Dairy & Eggs | ||
| Milk | $2.86 | 1 1/2L |
| Yogurt | $2.59 | Kg |
| Cheese | $6.27 | Kg |
| Butter | $13.38 | Kg |
| Eggs | $8.76 | Dozen |
Bread & Bakery | ||
| Bread | $1.38 | 700g |
| Tortillas or wraps | $2.25 | 520g |
Pantry Staples | ||
| Pasta | $0.62 | 500g |
| Rice | $1.99 | Kg |
| Canned tomatoes | $0.69 | Can |
| Cereal | $5.73 | 400g |
| Oats | $1.68 | 500g |
| Flour | $0.70 | Kg |
| Sugar | $0.85 | Kg |
| Olive Oil | $10.89 | Litre |
| Vinegar | $0.87 | 350ml |
| Salt and pepper | $1.19 | 50g |
Snacks | ||
| Pringles | $3.38 | 165g |
| Chips | $1.99 | 300g |
| Oreo | $1.48 | 154g |
| Dark Chocolate | $0.89 | 85g |
| Mini Cookies | $0.80 | 70g |
| Beverages | ||
| Coffee or tea | $2.09 | 194g |
| Juice | $1.63 | 1L |
| Soft drinks | $1.40 | 1L |
| Bottled water | $1.39 | 6 x 1L |
| Frozen Foods | ||
| Mix Vegetables | $2.49 | Kg |
| Ice cream or frozen dessert | $14.74 | 3L |
| Household Essentials | ||
| Toilet paper | $8.98 | 16 Pack |
| Dish soap | $1.38 | 500ml |
| Laundry detergent | $5.49 | 3L |
| Personal Care | ||
| Shampoo and conditioner | $3.30 | 400ml |
| Toothpaste | $2.07 | Tube |
| Soap or body wash | $1.84 | 500ml |
| Deodorant | $2.99 | Each |
| Total | $216.00 |