Perry
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Have prices in restaurants/bars gone through the roof this year? Starting to plan next years excitement and wondered if Greece was still worth going to with all the trouble they are in.
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vyv_cox
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See a very similar thread on Liveaboard. Prices are little more than they were last year, Greece is not the low-cost haven that it was years ago but still well worth being here.
Davy_S
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Prices have NOT gone through the roof, far from it. Look at the menu before you enter. A litre of local plonk is between 5/6/7 euros and a beer 2.50 euros
I have been expected to pay £8 for a bottle of water in a London restraunt, what do you think I told them? the last word was OFF! Eat where the locals do, not where the Tourist do. Enjoy your holiday and don't worry.
Victoria Sponge
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Turkey, around Fethiye, Gocek and down to Orhaniye is cheaper and I like that area better than Greece.
Davy_S
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You may have a point! but the OP did not ask your opinion did he? he asked about GREECE!
Victoria Sponge
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You may have a point! but the OP did not ask your opinion did he? he asked about GREECE!
Yes, I can read
I understand that it's ok to discuss things on this forum and make suggestions.
Davy_S
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Wind your neck in woman! was just having a jest
Victoria Sponge
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Wind your neck in woman! was just having a jest
Oi, neck well in thanks! A smiley face tells you I was, well yes smiling!
jimi
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I found Greece blinking expensive in the shops when provisioning.
Restaurants were OKish.
Restaurants were OKish.
bendyone
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Just got back from Crete, prices all OK in bars and restaurants, lunch for 3 inc wine €40. All about the same as Calais.
Mr Cassandra
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We had some wealthy friends out they live in Knightsbridge After doing the Poros supermarket shop, she said it is cheaper in Harrods food hall!!!
Sometimes it cheaper to eat out than make the meals yourself
Sometimes it cheaper to eat out than make the meals yourself
Davy_S
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Yes, you are quite righr Jimi, Mrs bought a tin of corned beef and a loaf (local shop) it was nearly 8 euros! Of course because we live here we do not use the local shops, we use the supermarkets, Lidyl etc in the capital for half the price. The problem is that visiting yachts do not have a car, so pay through the nose in the local harbour tourist stores, some of them can be a rip off, unfortunately. I am pleased to see the local Tavernas have tried to keep the spiraling costs down, its a case of do or die!
Appleyard
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Prices in Greece
we were in Greece twice this year,and did notice a rise in prices.
Tavernas were obviously trying to keep things to a reasonable level,but we found that portions tended to be getting a bit smaller,and freebies like dips etc were not so widely offered.
We have always based things on the cost of a moussaka..normally about 6-7 e but now more likely to be 8 -10 E.
Prices in the shops have definitely gone up..things like butter,bread ,meat etc are noticeably up,and imported food is now very expensive.
You need to keep thingss in perspective though...money isn't everything,you are on holiday and budget accordingly.
How much would you spend having a sailing holiday in the UK,eating out every night?
we were in Greece twice this year,and did notice a rise in prices.
Tavernas were obviously trying to keep things to a reasonable level,but we found that portions tended to be getting a bit smaller,and freebies like dips etc were not so widely offered.
We have always based things on the cost of a moussaka..normally about 6-7 e but now more likely to be 8 -10 E.
Prices in the shops have definitely gone up..things like butter,bread ,meat etc are noticeably up,and imported food is now very expensive.
You need to keep thingss in perspective though...money isn't everything,you are on holiday and budget accordingly.
How much would you spend having a sailing holiday in the UK,eating out every night?
jimbaerselman
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I live out there, 5 months a year, in an area popular with Greek tourists over a 6 week period. I've just returned driving through Europe (Italy, Germany, France), taking about 14 days for the journey, again, an annual event.
I'm anal enough to keep track of costs in several categories.
This year's monthly expenditure on living costs (food, drink, travel, accommodation) was 8% higher in Greece, about 6% higher in the other European countries. The most noticeable hike was in travel costs - fuel prices (70%) and bus/taxi fares (20%).
A typical economical evening out for two across Europe (drinks before, meal with 500cl wine, coffee or ice cream) was:
€20 in our part of Greece (mainland Peloponese small beach resort)
€30 in popular yachtie parts of the Inland Ionian (also on many smaller islands)
No comment about Thyra, Mykonos, Spetsai; premium resorts with premium prices.
€45 to €60 in Italy, Germany and France (high end in the more popular tourist locations),
€55 (£48) in UK - but 75cl bottle of house wine, rather than a carafe.
Add 50% for premium dishes/smarter restaurants
My conclusion is that relative costs between European countries remain roughly the same, with Greeks losing about 2% advantage due to bringing their fuel costs into line with the rest of Europe (they used to be significantly cheaper).
I'm anal enough to keep track of costs in several categories.
This year's monthly expenditure on living costs (food, drink, travel, accommodation) was 8% higher in Greece, about 6% higher in the other European countries. The most noticeable hike was in travel costs - fuel prices (70%) and bus/taxi fares (20%).
A typical economical evening out for two across Europe (drinks before, meal with 500cl wine, coffee or ice cream) was:
€20 in our part of Greece (mainland Peloponese small beach resort)
€30 in popular yachtie parts of the Inland Ionian (also on many smaller islands)
No comment about Thyra, Mykonos, Spetsai; premium resorts with premium prices.
€45 to €60 in Italy, Germany and France (high end in the more popular tourist locations),
€55 (£48) in UK - but 75cl bottle of house wine, rather than a carafe.
Add 50% for premium dishes/smarter restaurants
My conclusion is that relative costs between European countries remain roughly the same, with Greeks losing about 2% advantage due to bringing their fuel costs into line with the rest of Europe (they used to be significantly cheaper).
