ELSTAT: Monthly household expenses for a family with two children exceed €2,500
Greece
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 9:44 GMT
Greek households with two children under the age of 16 spend on average €2,537 per month, according to the 2024 Household Budget Survey published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Greek households with two children under the age of 16 spend on average €2,537 per month, according to the 2024 Household Budget Survey published by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Key Findings
- The average annual household expenditure in 2024 reached €20,694.48 (or €1,724.54 per month), marking a 3.6% increase in current prices compared to 2023.
- 50% of households spend more than €1,338 per month.
- Households living in rented homes allocate 17.1% of their budget to rent.
- For the poorest 20% of households, food and housing expenses account for 55.9% of their total spending, while the richest 20% dedicate just 24.7%.
Regional Disparities
- The highest annual expenditure was recorded in the Region of Attica at €24,363.
- The lowest was in Central Greece, at €14,214.
Long-Term Trend
Household spending in 2024 was still 16.6% lower compared to 2008 levels. In constant prices, expenditures rose by 1% (€213.55), reflecting the impact of 2.6% inflation.
Per Capita Spending
- Average annual expenditure per individual reached €8,740 in 2024, up 3.7% (€310.68) from 2023.
- Spending Breakdown (2024)
- Food & non-alcoholic beverages: 20.7%
- Housing: 14.4%
- Transport: 13.3%
- Food Categories – Changes vs. 2023
Increases in average monthly spending:
- Oils & fats: +12.6%
- Fish: +9.3%
- Fruits: +4.8%
- Sugar, jams, honey, syrups, chocolate: +4.5%
- Mineral water, soft drinks, fruit/vegetable juices: +3.6%
- Vegetables: +3.3%
- Meat: +3.0%
- Coffee, tea, cocoa: +2.8%
Decreases in spending:
- Other food items: -11.9%
- Dairy & eggs: -1.7%
- Flour, bread, cereals: -0.8%
Source: ELSTAT
