Immigrating to Greece: A thorough guide to life in Greece. There are many supermarkets in downtown Athens. The French chain Carrefour, the local Greek chain AB, and the German chain LiDL are the most common. Besides these three, there are many other brands (too many to recall). LiDL stands out for its affordability; AB is a local favorite among many residents; Carrefour has the largest presence and can be found near almost every comprehensive shopping mall, with smaller, convenient Carrefour Express stores located within neighborhoods. Furthermore, there are places similar to local markets in China where buying vegetables and fruits is incredibly cheap!
Fruits and Vegetables
The variety of fruits and vegetables here is very comprehensive, covering almost everything one eats daily, and the prices are not expensive. Cucumbers cost about 1.2 RMB per jin (500g), and large watermelons cost less than 1 RMB per jin. Domestic apples are 0.75 Euros per kilogram, which is about 3.38 RMB per jin. Not only are the prices affordable, but the food here is also very fresh and safe. You only need to rinse off the dust with a little water. Some people even eat the fruit sold in supermarkets after just rubbing it with their hands!
Meat
In general, meat products are similar in price to those in China. The cheapest meat here is chicken (chicken breast, drumsticks, wings, and whole chickens are all available), with a whole chicken costing only about 15 RMB. Pork is 23 RMB per kilogram, and beef is 50 RMB per kilogram. Additionally, minced meat, meat chunks, steaks, and various other forms are all available. Fish varieties are mainly sea bass and salmon, along with many other types unfamiliar to the Chinese.
Alcohol
Greeks are certainly no less capable of drinking than the Chinese. Alcohol is a must during meals, and it must be enjoyed to the fullest. What does "to the fullest" mean? It means waking up the next day without knowing what happened the night before—what we call a blackout. The alcohol here is authentic, and Greek wine is very famous and reasonably priced; you can buy very good wine for around 200 RMB.
Dairy Products
This should be the pride of their country. The variety of dairy products and cheeses is staggering. Of course, other than the word "cheese," we might not know anything else.
Olive Oil
This deserves a special mention. The olive oil here is excellent and very cheap; do not miss it when you come here. The price is very affordable, with a 500ml bottle of high-quality oil costing only about 40 RMB.