GREEK GROCERY STORE - Is Greece expensive? - Living in Greece as a Foreigner 🇬🇷

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

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[@evazarras9555]

You are literally living in the most beautiful place in the entire universe 😊

[@marymary1945-f8x]

You are probably living abroad and you are looking at Nafplio with your pink glasses.

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

Το βίντεο που σκέφτεστε να κάνετε για την λαϊκή αγορά, πρέπει να γίνει σε δύο διαφορετικές ώρες, το πρώτο το πρωί 9-11 και το δεύτερο μετά τις 1:30 - 2. Θα διαπιστώσετε τεράστιες διαφορές στις τιμές, από 40 - 50% φθηνότερα! Αυτό για να είναι αληθινό και απόλυτα έγκυρο το βίντεο.

[@ChilliCao]

+1

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

Great to know - efaristo!

[@stealthkiss]

You are fluent in Greek φιλε μου. Probably speaking Spanish helped you a lot with your Greek accent. Keep it up, nice and truthful approach! Subbed

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ 🇬🇷💙

[@Papasiak]

Ως Έλληνας και φοιτητής έχω να πω οτι οι τιμές είναι χαμηλές σε σχέση με τις υπόλοιπες χώρες, μα εξακολουθούν να είναι υψηλές. Το μάρκετ είναι πόνος σε σχέση με παλιότερα , ειδικά τα είδη καθαρισμού (απορρυπαντικά κτλ). Επίσης εξαιρετικά ελληνικά Daniel, χαιρετίσματα από Λαμία

[@Montragon29]

Φίλε μου οι τιμές είναι πολύ νορμάλ για τα δεδομένα άλλων χωρών και της Ελλάδας, αλλά οι μισθοί μας είναι για τα ανάθεμα...Οι λαϊκές μας ειναι διαμάντια και ακόμα μας σώζουν από πλευράς υλικών και τροφίμων...

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@Eluthien]

Σε σχέση με ποιές χώρες φίλε μου? Πρόσφατα πήγα σε 3 διαφορετικές αλυσίδες Σουπερ Μάρκετ στην Ελβετία για να διαπιστώσω πως σε πληθώρα προϊόντων οι τιμές είναι ίδιες , κατα περιπτώσεις προϊόντα επώνυμα και μή , είτε σε προσφορές είτε χωρις , να είναι φθηνότερα σε σχέση με την Ελλάδα και το μόνο χτυπητό που παρατήρησα ήταν πως το κρέας και τα πουλερικά τους είναι αρκετά πιο ακριβά απο εδώ σε σημείο να φτάνουν/ξεπερνάνε την διπλάσια τιμή . Χαρακτηριστικά παραδείγματα. Coca Cola Zero 6x1.5lt -7.5€ σε προσφορά , εδώ για να πάρεις την ίδια ποσότητα αυτή την στιγμή θέλεις 3x2x1.5lt στα 3.9€ το ένα που σημαίνει 11.7€ , ενώ σε προσφορά στην καλύτερη θα το βρείς -0,5€ /μπουκάλι δηλαδή στα 8.5€ περίπου , το συγκεκριμένο σε αλυσίδα που θεωρείται στην Ελβετία η αντίστοιχη του Σκλαβενίτη. Τα μπισκότα Chocorange του Παπαδόπουλου εδώ 1.9€/κουτι εκεί σε 3 αλυσίδες αντίστοιχα προϊόντα απο 1.7€ εώς 1.8€ για ΔΙΠΛΑΣΙΑ ποσότητα (ομοίως και στην Γερμανία). Ίδιες τιμές στα καύσιμα καθώς και στις τηλεπικοινωνίες (προσφέροντας πολύ ανώτερο προΪον) με την Ελλάδα . Δεν κάθησα να κάνω άλλους παραλληλισμούς κατα την διαμονή μου γιατί θα γύριζα πίσω με κατάθλιψη. Σαφώς και υπάρχουν χρεώσεις εκεί για πράγματα που εδώ θεωρούμε δεδομένα και δωρεάν (π.χ σκουπίδια), σχεδόν ανύπαρκτο ελέυθερο πάρκινγκ (ακόμα και στο τελευταίο χωρίο στη μέση του πουθενά) , ενοίκια 2-3 φορές πάνω σε σχέση με εδώ ανάλογα την πόλη/περιοχή (σαν ενοίκιο που πληρώνεις είναι υψηλότερα κατα 3-4 φορές αλλά περιλαμβάνουν θέρμανση , πάρκινγκ , νερό , κοινόχρηστα κτλ που αν τα συμπεριλάβεις στους λογαριασμούς εδώ σου βγαίνει άλλο ένα ενοίκιο) , την ασφάλεια σου την πληρώνεις εσύ (με ένα κόστος περι τα 850-900€ για 4μελή οικογένεια) , εξωφρενικό κόστος στους βρεφονηπιακούς που μιλάμε για 150-200€/μέρα αλλά ανάλογα με το εισόδημα σου πληρώνεις αντίστοιχα σε σημείο να φτάνει το κόστος στα 150-200€ /μήνα καθώς τα υπόλοιπα τα καλύπτει η τοπική κυβέρνηση , όμως μιλάμε για μια χώρα που ο μέσος μισθός είναι 5-6 φορές υψηλότερος απο τον αντίστοιχο στην Ελλάδα και κατα πολύ συγκεκριμένες περιπτώσεις μισθοί που εδώ δεν υπάρχουν ουτε στα πιο τρελλά μας όνειρα. Πέρυσι τον Σεπτέμβριο ψώνισα μερικά πράγματα σε σούπερ μάρκετ στο Βερολίνο , πλήρωσα λιγότερα κατα περίπου 10% (για προϊόντα που είτε πωλούνται και εδώ είτε για παρόμοια που δεν πωλούνται εδώ). Και για το χαβαλέ της υπόθεσης , είχα πετύχει ένα βιντεάκι τραβηγμένο πριν 2-3 μήνες με εναν Ινδό που ζεί στην Ταιβάν και το ανέβασε για να δείξει την αγαπημένη του μαρμελάδα που αγοράζει στο σουπερ μάρκετ. Γαλλική μαρμελάδα που πωλείται και εδώ. Εκεί 4.30€ το βαζάκι και εδώ 4.60€. Προφανώς το κόστος μεταφοράς στην Ταιβάν απο Γαλλία είναι χαμηλότερο αν υποθέσουμε πως δεν έχει φορολογία εισαγωγής (όπως εδώ λόγω Ε.Ε) ή πως το δικό μας προϊόν το πασπαλίζουν με νεραϊδόσκονη.

[@vitalentity1074]

Οι τιμές είναι χαμηλες σε συγκριση με τις πιο πλουσιες ευρωπαικες χωρες που οι άνθρωποι βγάζουν το πενταπλασιο εισόδημα. Η χώρα έχει υποβαθμιστεί απίστευτα και ο κόσμος αρχίζει να τρελαίνεται. Η κατάθλιψη και και η βία έχουν φτάσει σε επίπεδα που δεν έχουμε ξαναδεί και το χειρότερο είναι ότι έχουμε και άλλα να δουμε.

[@GreekandNord]

@@vitalentity1074 I just returned from Greece last week. I have been to Nafplio twice over the last 6 years and also stayed in Tolo (shout out to Dimitri that runs the Apollon hotel). I did find things more expensive since my last visit a few years ago. I've travelled to many locations in Greece. It's beautiful. People are friendly. Food qualify is top level. It's safe. I don't live there but didn't notice the depression you mentioned. Where are you seeing this? And where is the violence? This does concern me.

[@andreavgr]

Wow man your Greek accent is spot on! Maybe it helps that you're from Venezuela originally?

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Possibly! But I have put a lot of work into learning Greek. There are no shortcuts when it comes to learning a foreign language.

[@thisismylifeingreece]

Lol that's my local shop too. Nice video Daniel!!! Keep it up

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks brother 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@RoyDemeosBrother]

Here in NYC today i paid $4.50 for 12 eggs, and $40.00 for two Kiko of Dodoni Feta cheese, 484 grams of Greek coffee $7.99, I don't drink wine but that is usually about $7.00 a liter.

[@VSLS999]

Food and grocery were quite affordable in Greece back in the 1980s-1990s, but on the other hand electronics and clothing were expensive. After adopting the euro as currency, prices got up 4-5 times in grocery items while electronics and clothing etc were more affordable due to imports from Europe and China (but still a little more expensive than western Europe). But biggest rise in consumer prices happened in the last two years such as with olive oil and other supermarket products. This rise in prices has happened in North america, Europe too so it is not only a greek phenomenon. Also in Greece, another issue is the expensive petrol price which is about 2 euros per liter. Finally, the wages are between 800 and 1200 euros for the majority of people, a lot less than north and western European countries.

[@insp81]

Hi Daniel! I stumbled upon your channel due to the love of Nafplio! You’re doing great work with your Greek lifestyle channel and in turn, promoting the town, businesses, and Greece as a whole. As a Canadian/Greek living abroad, the goal is moving back as we start winding down our working years. Having roots in Nafplio and frequenting the town whenever we can, it’s always nice to see the scenery, town,and locals when we are afar, and your channel helps us feel connected. Say hello to Mr.Panagioti, from a viewer in Montreal, as I frequented his shop last month. He sells good quality products and I can say the Anthotiro and wine are amazing! Thank you for the YT work, as it is an effort; and for bringing us a piece of paradise into our home’s.

[@johnzev]

I live in MTL,too, and I also love Nafplio 😊

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you so much for your comment. I will certainly tell Mr. Panagiotis about you 💙🇬🇷🙏🧿

[@Sockchucker]

In one month I come for a visit. We will be in Athens mostly but we have some sightseeing trips planned with my son who has not been to Greece yet. The last time I was there was 2019 and we checked prices in a large grocery store as part of research to see if we could afford to move to Greece in retirement. As you mentioned, everywhere in the world things are more expensive. I look forward to rechecking the prices while I enjoy a few weeks in my favorite country on Earth. I do not expect to see you during the very brief time I will be in Napflio but I will certainly keep my eyes open!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Say hi to me if you see me around when you come to Nafplio🇬🇷😀

[@turboplazz]

Ola! Subscribed. My cousin married a lady from Venezuela, they had the wedding in Venezuela at a Greek Orthodox church. We had a blast! ps. You should teach my cousin-in-law Greek lol.

[@Basilioettore]

The prices are perfect. i like your vids!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Glad you like them! 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@artadrians]

Great video with VERY VALUABLE information...as my wife and I have been considering moving to Greece, my parents left Greece in the 1950s... thank you for the content...God bless

I can’t wait the farmers market video. Great content, keep it up!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Coming soon! my friend 💙🇬🇷

[@pwp8737]

You keep referring to yourself as a foreigner living in Greece, you are full Greek. I wish all immigrants could integrate like you have. Best wishes from California

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you 💙🇬🇷🙏🧿

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@MyGreekLifestyleWait, you are not originally Greek of the Diaspora? Wow. As the person above said, you are full Greek. God Bless you my friend! 👍🏻

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@SpartanLeonidas1821]

@@MyGreekLifestyle You’re welcome my Brother! 👍🏻

[@nikolasioakimidis3003]

As a Greek, I can confirm

[@billgangsta539]

Your Greek is great my friend! Greeting from Athens! :)

[@georgehimon1445]

Thanks for this review you better eat three or more eggs a day ,don't let them spoil. Prices are far better than in the states ,plus quality is better in Greece, I was there in 79 loved the people and it was very inexpensive then as is now ,a gyro I've seen on videos are still under five dollars ,this blows my mind ,in the states inflation has raised so that the crime rate is up as well. Love your video ,thanks ,Greece is epic .🙏 I would love to ask how much hourly wage is paid to an average job ,say a store clerk or coffee barista.

[@janebrant3999]

thanks for this. good to know prices like local

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks

[@MikeOBrien1945]

$3 for a dozen eggs isn’t all that bad at all. Fresh ground coffee also seems reasonable. Good video…thanks.

[@thindarella]

This is so interesting! Im half greek half german but live in Germany. However we usually visit Greece around 2-3 times a year. We always try to find a local farmers market where we can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. But of course also go to the local supermarkets. The prices are similar to Germany but some are even more expensive, however fruits and vegetables are usually on the cheaper side in Greece but the quality is much better than here. Weirdly I cannot drink coffee here in Germany as it’s giving me anxiety but once I am in Greece I have absolutely no problem drinking it. Thank you for sharing your life in Greece with us. ☺️

[@vancejones4804]

Unplanned video maybe but still really informative.. Price is great compared to the UK.. In fact the wine pice for 10 litres is fantastic.. Thank you for posting

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@jimt6271]

Hey Dan, I used to watch your videos about stock music, I didn't realise you lived in Greece. As a greek guy I love how you are showing the life as it is in every aspect of it!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

I have been living in Greece since 2010 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@taki2003]

love this content!! thank you!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Glad you enjoy it my friend 💙🇬🇷🙏

[@rabukan5842]

It is so nice that you buy all of your food fresh and unprocessed, unlike in the US. That is the perfect way to live healthily into old age. Would love to see a tour of your home. Do you own or rent? Thanks for taking the time to show us your wonderful part of the planet.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@eros.manitari]

Your food appears to be around 2.5 times cheaper than ours here in Southwest Florida. We can hardly wait to live there in a few years on our sailboat.

[@johaquila]

Just don't expect _everything_ to be cheap. The video was about local food. Imported food can be significantly more expensive, especially if it doesn't have much of a tradition in Greece and can spoil fast in the Greek climate, such as chocolate. Note I am talking about major categories of goods, not variations or even brands. Greek prices push you towards a more sustainable and more healthy lifestyle, living primarily on food bought directly from farmers. But if you resist that and insist on eating what you are used to, it can get quite expensive.

[@DionysianMentor]

I love seeing the locally produced foods!

[@darlenemyles9375]

This was lovely to experience virtually Can't wait to visit 😍

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks 💙🇬🇷🙏

[@valerieneal2747]

A beautiful country with friendly people and great cuisine🎉

[@soldier.and.slayer]

I really enjoy your videos. I also enjoy seeing your community.

[@marinermwraitis4328]

Υπάρχουν και πιο χαμηλές τιμές άμα ψάξεις καλιτερα.Εδω στην Αχαΐα στο μπακάλικο της γειτονιάς μου, η βαρελισια(σκληρή) φέτα Καλαβρύτων πωλείται 9 ευρώ το κιλό εδώ και δύο χρόνια.Πριν είχε 6.50 με 7 ε το κιλό.

[@leeannhurtt9616]

As someone who is in Greece 4 months out of 12, I enjoy your channel. Learning the language is a struggle for me, but you're inspired. Your accent sounds like a native. Love the content so far- looking forward to you filming a laiki agora episode. Also- i remember being amazed that the eggs were not refrigerated; have since learned that truly fresh eggs need no refrigeration. 😂

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks🇬🇷💙🙏

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

Very helpful video - efaristo! I was surprised to see kiwi & Chiquita bananas at the open market. Those were great wine prices, but that kilo of special cheese was steep for us. lol. Keep 'em coming!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@clementinedigktsi2411]

Greece does produce Kiwis since the '70 and '80, as well as bananas, for a few decades now, in Crete.

[@ChilliCao]

good idea! prices.. I remember 2019 prices at the Central cafe bakery in nafplio, there by the roundabout of the hospital. I could get 1 freddo, 1 water, 3 of their mini sandwitches and a bougatsa for around 7eu. Now that should be around 10eu.

[@Robindalmiras]

I am thinking to move to Loutraki next year. Been researching

[@alexandroskostalas6474]

It's lovely during summer but not the best place to live during winter. The sea is pretty rough and quite windy, as you mentioned you should definitely do research.

[@MiriamStigsdotter]

Very interesting❤ Just love " tours" like this! Thank you! Greetings from a half greek in Sweden! Nothing like freshly ground coffee!! I am thinking mainly of the olive oil. We have one greek olive oil here ( except for Eridanous that Lidl brings occasionally) and a bottle of 750 ml costs 10, 65 euro. A 24 pack of super market eggs are 5, 40 euro. Feta is hard to find other than pre packed blocks, they are usually just 150- 200 grams a package, they cost like 2, 30 euro or a bit up .

[@deedeepoulinas7899]

Loumidis here in Florida is $10.99

[@ikarous55]

Love these videos! I came across it researching potentially living in the southern Peloponesse region or Saronic islands. I'm curious about Panagiotis, your grocer. Thirty years ago, when I was a undergrad student majoring in Classical Studies, I took my first trip abroad to Greece. I was taking a bus from Athens to Epidaurus, but for whatever reason, I didn't get off at the Epidaurus, and I got off at the last stop, which was Nafplio. I'm pretty sure it was Panagiotis who helped me, a lost tourist. I was panicked at missing my stop, and I asked Panagiotis (?) when the next bus to Epidaurus was. There were no buses that day, and he helped me find a room for the night. This was before everything was available on the internet. Since then, I've visited Greece five times, and love this country. It was such a flashback seeing this good samaritan again. Again, this was thirty years ago, and he looks virtually the same. If you're reading this Panagiotis, thank you again!

[@georgekyriakou7993]

Κάνε και ένα βίντεο με την λαϊκή ναυπλιου να δείξεις τιμές από φρέσκο ψάρι και λαχανικα

[@MC-bu6ez]

The quality of food and fresh produce is fabulous, in the UK prices are higher and the quality of fresh produce inferior by a big margin, so enjoy!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

I lived in the UK 🇬🇧 so I know what you mean.

[@jimwatkins3134]

where is my coffee? oh I am greek too! I speak fluent too! bravo nice video! its a beautiful thing to support small people and local people! fresh made produce! wow! there is not m enough of community around we need that and we need to speak Greek and. promote our beautiful country culture and traditions! I just subscribed to your channel! good work! your not only showing food items but your showing our culture to people! I respect that!

[@clairemc]

Daniel I am loving catching up on your videos as only a recent follower. I love the older more traditional shops like your friend has. Some beautiful produce I am sure. Your greek is really great, did you earn Greek from your wife or other methods? I am learning online but considering a class perhaps (UK)

[@profmuelli85]

It’s a great channel. I check all your videos. For somebody how livew in Switzerland The prices are so nice and cheap. I totally agree that if you like in the community you should support the local shops even it there are more expensive.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks for watching my videos and for your comment🇬🇷💙🙏

[@costakikis8135]

in australia the eggs are about 3 euro a dozen ,equal in price as greece per dozen. but our wages are are between 500 to 600 euro a week. 1 kg coffee 15 euro

[@clementinedigktsi2411]

About the eggs, the ones that we get from the supermarket or grocery store here in AU for $6 are not fresh at all though...

[@romanz9342]

Our wages are lower, but for 30 eggs we pay 2 euro.

[@karimedinburgh]

Awesome video my friend , always enjoy your amazing videos , thank you for sharing , have an amazing day 712

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you my friend 💙🇬🇷🙏

[@leticiapapantonis]

Hola! Me gustan tus videos!, yo tambien vivo en Nafplion, casada con Griego, naci en Guatemala, vivi en USA desde que tenia 16...tenemos "algo" en comun... Gracias por los "tips"!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Hola y gracias! Salúdame si me vez por ahí caminando en Nafplio.

[@madelainejemtland1221]

Beautiful video We live here in Lovely Greece

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you 🇬🇷💙

[@roulamylonas5413]

Thank you for this video . This is what we really need to know the daily life , the prices , where to go , how to get to.a certain place . Greetings to panagjotis ❤

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it. 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@rosafilippidi6440]

In toronto the store I work at sells "high quality" eggs that are not fresh of the day, for 7cad the dozen, around 10€... 7.50 for 30 eggs is dirt cheap imo

[@sotosmatthew3046]

Now compare the salaries ,Canada Vs Greece,I mean ,I bet prices in India will sound dirty cheap for every Greek as well,if you get what I mean

[@MrBlaxjax]

Those prices in Canada are insane. Canada should import eggs from Europe they are about 40% of that price possibly less.

[@peterfrimas1539]

Great Video . I subscribed and hit the bell. Im a South African born Greek. Both parents were born in Greece, and i have a Greek Passport. Im intending to retire in Greece in a few years. Please can you do some videos on health care in Greece. That is the only unknown for me. Not sure how to navigate the health care scene as an older person. Im sure this would be of interest to many. Thanks

[@chazjon55]

Just discovered your channel! I'm an American Greek living in San Francisco CA. Here is one price of Greek imported Feta at my grocery store. Are you ready? 7 ounces or 0.198447 kilo is $10.50 US. If i buy one kilo it would be about $50.00 dollars US. One dozen eggs (12) of organic eggs, $9.50. For these prices I better like the feta! LOL Cheers! Yanni

[@dicoder8324]

Well...I was planing on my coming trip to greece to come for a one day trip to Nafplion. But you made me change my plans and I think I will stay for 2 nights

[@carolinepartridge2322]

Thanks for sharing. I think some things are cheaper than the UK and some are around about the same. It is the quality too....fresh stuff. I am vegan and have just come back from Zante. The choice and quality was pretty good (had to go off the beaten track sometimes to find the best places). Whereas in the UK it can be just supermarket stuff that isn't great quality. I am lucky, where I live we have a great green grocer and a farm shop selling fresh fruit and veg.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing! 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@jayb1412]

I'm marring my fiancée in athens in a couple of weeks. Im english and she is Greek. We live here in the UK, but we are seriously thinking about moving to Greece. Although im learning Greek little by little, I think I would struggle to find work there. I have a good job here with a good salary.

[@panagiotisandoniou2899]

Men I'mn give you a friendly advice... Get the heck out of England soon as you can. Me as a Greek I used to live in north London for almost 23 years..sorry to say but The British society is doomed period anyways good luck to you I'm out

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Feel free to contact me, I would love to help. Find out more here my friend: mygreeklifestyle.com/relocate-to-greece/

[@marymary1945-f8x]

I wish you all the luck in the world if you come here.

[@Archestrel]

Prices are similar in Italy, maybe just a bit higher. I’d like to see how much meat costs

[@manos7958]

The price for meats (in my local market): chicken 4-5e, pork 5-7e and beef 9-15e per Kg, depending on the cut.

[@Archestrel]

@@manos7958 that’s waaaaay cheaper than Italy. I just paid 10€ for 600 grams of chicken breast 🥲🥲

[@manos7958]

@@Archestrel That sounds about right for that in Greece, too. For some reason, if you buy the whole chicken and it is 2kg then it is 9e but if you cut the same chicken up to breasts ,thighs etc then that same chicken goes up to 25e, with the bulk of the overcharge going to the breasts.

[@hammerschaedel]

ah, another vid of my new favorite Shop :D

[@georgemicallef1744]

As I spend more time in Greece now than in Australia, due to my Greek partner and her family, I have a better idea of the cost of living in Greece. When I convert some basic grocery items, such as cheese, beef, poultry, lamb, etc into Australian currency, I tend to find them expensive for the average Greek wage earner. Greece is definitely a low-wage country compared to Australia and other EU countries. What one earns in a month here, one can earn in one week elsewhere. As for fruit and vegetables, there is more choice, better quality and price competition for the average Greek consumer, especially in bigger population centres, considering the ubiquitous traditional street farmer markets and the various supermarket outlets such as the German giant LIDL with its big discounts, MyMarket, Sklavenitis and AEB. I think that the traditional bakaliko(grocery store) would only be a viable business in small population areas. I also notice the absence of receipt issuing in Greece, from restaurants to medical professionals, definitely leads to lower Government revenue which in turn forces it to jack up tariffs and charges in other areas to make up for lost revenue. Tax evasion tends to run deep in Greek society. And I would imagine that any government here would have to consider electoral damage if it went hard on tax evasion. Tourist establishments and the maritime industry with its offshore registration system are some of the hardest nuts to crack! And if it wasn't for the Greek culture of building and passing on real estate with the next generation in mind, it would be hard to own a house unless one rented. Imagine a mortgage on top of other cost-of-living pressures! But despite all this, Greeks somehow find ways, naturally with financial support from grandparents and parents, to embrace passionately what looks like a more laid back lifestyle with its beach life, cafeterias, tavernas etc compared to outsiders who come from busier, faster lifestyles!

[@shmoko1989]

There is tax evasion cause fund that gives European union for the Greek citizens end up in the pockets and families of the few oligarchs that have overexploit the country

[@mikemarkonios8825]

Very informative

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks🇬🇷💙

[@Latexhandske]

Some local fresh things, you can`t put a price for the taste! Like Baklava.....my dad told me when I was a kid, it`s so good that the angels piss on your heart ❤❤❤

[@georgiapanagopoulos9673]

I totally enjoy your video; And I truly love where you live; and that trail you walk every morning, what a dream trail; thank you for your videos From Westerly Rhode Island

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it🇬🇷💙

[@dinoaivaliotis3827]

Great video 👍

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks 👍my friend 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@helendimakakos9708]

You’re so lucky living inNafplio, that is one of the best places is to comeback to Greece live a quiet Life in the city as Nafplioin ,I hope one day I’ll be there. I’m Greek and I live in the United States for the last 40 years. Love it here, but I’m jealous, you being in Greece and love it ,good luck Love your videos. It’s like a breath of fresh air.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks Helen 💙

[@chrisleroua2897]

I want to see a collaboration with the other famous Greek youtuber living in Nafplio , Greek unboxing, aka Petran ....( he has 2 channels with those names )

[@lookoutleo]

Oh my goodness, you have all that amazing food and wine, add Was that some kind of spirit? What is it made with? And meanwhile in Scotland we have lovely shellfish, but apart from that we have Tesco :) say hi to your grocer friend :)

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Yes, it is called Tsipouro

[@alexandroskostalas6474]

The prices seem reasonably good 👍 but for an average Greek family the weekly shopping 🛒 is quite an issue. In Piraeus a weekly supermarket shopping costs more than what we pay in Leeds UK, and that's without taking in consideration the average Greek versus UK income. But then there's the local open market where if you wait close to the business end you get great deals.

[@RickZajac]

Prices...the eggs came out to a little over $3US per dozen which is more than here in the United States and I live in Michigan, suburban Detroit...Motown! I thought the cheese and coffee were good prices. For future reference, you know what you're pointing out in the store but we, the viewers, do not. I had to Google a couple of things like tsipouro. What is that? A bottle of water? Ah, no! Spirits, something like raki I find out. Same with the pasta. Looked like pasta but I wasn't 100% sure so I Googled some of the names and sure enough, it's pasta. And the round cylinder of cheese behind the counter, feta? You didn't say but the price was good. Absolutely beautiful in the Peloponnese. I've subscribed and will enjoy continuing watching.

[@Nobodyfromnowhere42]

yeap you are right those things are pasta we usually eat them as soup or side dish like rice.Tsipouro is raki with anise , Raki is tsipouro without anise and usually boiled more times,Ouzo is tsipouro made from chemical ethanol in Tsipouro they use grapes.Also depending where youre from we use a diffirent name for yellow cheeses, for a greek if you say "cheese" you mean feta

[@georgepap9413]

The local products are of above average quality and most definitely worth the somewhat higher cost. I hit up the,"λαϊκή"just like you for the fruits and veggies. The rest....Lidl😎 or a Σκλαβενίτης. In Canada, I'm a Costco addict because of my large family. But even the kids know the GR superb quality. They eat everything in GR😅

[@sotosmatthew3046]

A big chain super market would be a more fair comparison,your neighbourhood shop has many local or self produced products that ofc are much cheaper.Would be interesting if you could go in a well known chain and show us some prices from well known brands that locals prefer to use.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Yeah, I'll be making a video in a typical supermarket chain store soon.

[@ronnieaoshana2429]

Will be there in Nafplio close to Easter 2025... love to meet up .. and tell me where the hidden gyms are face to face ❤

[@stevenbagley9858]

I love your videos. I just subscribed today. What equipment do you use to film your videos?

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

iPhone for this video.

[@Robindalmiras]

Love Drakana!

[@johnbarogiannis8580]

Since I live in Canada with the exchange the tray of 30 eggs that’s approximately 11 dollars here at the local grocery store a tray of organic eggs is about 16 dollars

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

🇬🇷💙🙏🧿

[@master_macchiato3222]

In Melbourne Australia Δωδώνη φέτα is 33-38 AUD/kg, eggs are 5.50 - 7.50 AUD for 12, coffee I pay 48 AUD for 1kg but that’s whole beans.

[@VasilisDelis-he2gf]

Μιλάς πολύ καλα τα Ελληνικά! Πολλά συγχαρητήρια!!!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ 🇬🇷💙

[@floppy8689]

Hi there. New sub here. I'm coming to Athens in September for Uni at NKUA so your videos are giving me a heads up on what to expect (really helpful). I'm looking into the rent prices and from what I've gathered it's from 300-600 Euro going up. I'm looking into the areas: Ampelokipoi, Goudi or Zografou mainly then Pagrati, Panormou, Holargos, Ilisia. I've heard it's also ok to rent a place neat the tram line I think but I don't have much info on that. My issue is that when I look up apartments online manily on Spitogatos I'm seeing rent starting at 650 Euro. How does that work? Please give your opinion on rent especially on the above areas

[@Witch013]

wonderful

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danm94]

From italian perspective, beautiful places but the prices are so much higher than I expected. The only thing I can think is like that because is more local stuff, I guess and generally local products cost much to make.

[@billassim9014]

Nice Video

[@georgevola927]

Good prices overall ....U bought 30 eggs for 7Euro ,..here in Melbourne Australia, u will pay roughly 8.00 to $10.00 for a dozen...I'd say thats good value......Olive oil seems a little expensive considering they produce their own....But i think what Greeks have to get used to , is that there are other types of Cooking & salad oil besides Greek olive Oil......But overall very good prices on all items shown.....But now , what must happen is that the minimum Greek monthly wage rises from the pitiful 700 Euro a month to something more respectable like 900 Euro a month ..

[@pennybleta2300]

I take 1100 euros a month and the prices are still too high for me. Most of it goes to bills and mandatory obligations each month. I have to pay 150 euros for electric bill, 80 euros for phone and internet at home, 40 euros for my Mobile phone bill, and 200 euros on other bills not to mention 300 euros for the accomodation i live because I don't work in a place that is near my home. And the tickets and taxi fares for going to work everyday because I don't drive. So around 500 euros for my expenses for going to my work place, together with the accomodation. What's left is 200 to 300 euros a month for 2 people for food because my mother cannot work and my brother is still a student at the University. Not to mention the medical expenses for the pharmacy each month and other smaller basic needs. That leaves me working only for the basic functions. And a friend of mine in Germany takes 5x times the same salary for the same work with accomodations provided.

[@pennybleta2300]

Also I would never use any other oil even if I didn't have my own

[@georgevola927]

@@pennybleta2300 Life in Greece is definitely Hard.....I dont know what to say. And now they are wanting to bring in a 6 day working week for everyone in Greece..As i see it Greeks are already working 6 days...and get paid very little...What will this mean for u @pennybleta2300 ?...Where in Greece are u Penny .Exo erthei polles fores stin Ellada , ke m'aresei poli , ala den xero yiati vasinizoun to average Greek..?...I am from Crete Descendant

[@janchristensen5692]

😮Lokking good haw abovt Athen?? Your like athen

[@malpaso4me]

Very interesting but it would help if you told us the products you were pointing out were, the prices weren’t that high.nice video

[@guspagoulato859]

cool little vid bro

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thanks brother 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@sylviachristodoulou7339]

I love Greece❤

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Me too 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@letsexploreandtravelonadis6424]

I am enjoying your content. The price of the shop wine appeared to be extremely low. Is the alcohol content of local wines generally higher? I purchase some local wine when I was on the island of Ikaria. It has higher alcohol contented compared to mass produced wine and it was lower priced.

[@katerinatzimourta9236]

😊nice place

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

It really is!

[@costakikis8135]

ouzo or tsipiro in australia is 30 euro for a 700ml bottle

[@watchwarrior8597]

The barber was he Pakistani ? He looks familiar from Nea Ionia by my apartment . You are 100% correct about good and bad in Greece. The big difference is that produce from Greece is much more strict than the US. Far less pesticides and no chemicals . Eggs are not treated with chemicals and you don’t have to refrigerate the eggs . Feta for domestic Greek feta is a very good price when you consider in the US it’s about $9.00 per lb for Dodoni imported from Greece . How are the olive oil prices now because of the drought ? We will see prices going up I can see . Καλησπέρα φίλε μου και χαίρομαι που ζω καλά στην Ελλάδα. Ελπίζω να πάνε όλα καλά με την οικογένειά σου.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Thank you my friend for your comment. Yes the barber is from Pakistan. I am not sure about the price at the moment of olive oil, but I believe its higher this year.

[@KristinRyans]

Interesting that he said “lefko” for white wine, instead of “aspro” I know that aspro is more informal and lefko is for more formal things. So i guess the wine is considered formal.? Can someone explain pls

[@djsergiubulgar4922]

I descovered you accidently by searching Lefkada. I'm from Moldova 🇲🇩 that hope soon will enter EU. I use to think that anywhere in EU is better than in Moldova, but as I'm getting old, as more I understand that my country is great, just a litlle problem of coruption, politics. But overall if you have skills, you leave a nice level.

[@peggysoumakis1758]

Definitely a hispanohablante. But, muy admirable. As a Spanish teacher who is Greek, I always say that due to our common phonological system, Spanish speakers speak the best Greek and visa versa.

[@anthonydrimones1805]

Interested in the banking systems and interest rate. Euxapisto

[@alexandroskostalas6474]

All major Greek banks are now supporting web banking, you may encounter greek bureaucracy and they ask lots of proof to open an account. No clue around interest rates, it's getting harder to secure a bank loan nowadays.

[@nadinesmoske8831]

The paximadia in Boston are 3x $8:-)!

[@EatmyStardust]

Omg. Your grocer friend is gorgeous. Is he married? If not, I’m flying to Greece. 😂

[@kyrioskunder]

Very reasonable the prices of Panagiotis !!! I expected ~50% more expensive !!! You must explain to all Foreigners from Italia to Schweden & the North-Americans , that the prices are PER KG ! NOT the ridiculousl 100 gr !!!!! f.Ex.: Dännmark 1 Banana=7 DKK, Deutschland : 1 Kiwi=0,59-0,79 euro, 1 Lemon=0,59-0,89 euro in GRE 1KG Kiwi= 1,80 euro 1 KG Lemons= 0,90-1,20 euro....!!

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

I did mention that the prices are per kilo. Thanks for watching and sharing my friend 🇬🇷💙

[@Sky_London-s6d]

Love Greece 🇬🇷❤️👌🔥

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Me too 🇬🇷💙🙏

[@susanlittle-zq3fr]

Fish is levrek in Turkish. Northern Cyprus

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Greece os definitely very expensive. I spent so much money here so far. Great country though.

[@Brad-tw2vq]

you have learned basic Greek. GOOD LUCK.

[@StaKout-Gr]

Why "basic"? He speaks very nice Greek.

[@ssibonis7619]

for the average Greek citizen the Graviera is expensive. i buy imported Greek Graviera here in Australia for the same price. something doesn't add up in Greece, too expensive for a locally made cheese.

[@MyGreekLifestyle]

Everything is expensive everywhere. I know how expensive life is for the average Australian. You might have better salaries but the cost of living is just too much.

[@ssibonis7619]

@@MyGreekLifestyle good point.... i know pita gyros street food in Greece will always be affordable... last time i was in Greece 2010 they were 2euro 😃 im due for another trip very soon 👍 good video brother

[@Yiannis2112]

@@ssibonis7619 ...and now its 4.30 plain. Meaning with ketchup and mustard. With sauce, like tzatziki, its 4.80.

[@ssibonis7619]

@@Yiannis2112 still affordable 👍

[@Yiannis2112]

@@ssibonis7619 Sort of and for whose wallet, one might ask. That's 2.5 times up in 14 years. When at the same time, income stayed, more or less, the same. When the important things like taxes, gas, transportation, power, heating and rent, went remarkably up. Anyway, gyros wraps are delicious, but not something you want to eat every day. I can understand tourists craving on this thing, but Greeks usually have one or two of these, per week on average. May be less.

[@rosafilippidi6440]

1:57 "αυγά" γράφονται και με "β"?

[@AB-jz9ns]

Ναι εδώ και αρκετά χρόνια. Έχω αναρωτηθεί και εγώ στο παρελθόν και το έχω ψάξει. Και οι δυό τρόποι γραφής είναι σωστοί.