Food is the most important thing for the people. If you truly immigrate to Greece by purchasing property, eating out all the time is not very practical, and cooking for yourself is inevitable. In that case, you must go grocery shopping. Now, let me introduce you to supermarkets in Greece!
There are many supermarkets in downtown Athens. The French Carrefour, the local Greek AB, and the German LiDL are the most common. Besides these three, there are many other brands. LiDL stands out for being cheap; 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 in neighborhoods. Since it is more convenient for me to go to Carrefour, I will take you to see the prices there so that you can have a preliminary understanding of the cost of living in Greece.
Fruits and Vegetables
Vegetables and fruits are very complete here. Basically, everything you eat daily is available, and the prices are not expensive. Cucumbers cost about 1.2 RMB per jin (much cheaper than in the UK, where they are sold by the piece), and watermelons are huge and cost less than 1 RMB. Not only are the prices affordable, but the food here is also very fresh and safe; food safety is not an issue here.
Fish and Meat
Except for eggs, which are relatively more expensive compared to those in China, other meat products are generally similar in price to those in China. The cheapest meat here is chicken (chicken breast, drumsticks, wings, and whole turkeys are all available). Minced meat, meat chunks, and steaks are available in various forms. Fish is mainly sea bass and salmon, and there are many other types that I do not recognize.
Alcohol
After coming here, you will not want to buy Black Label, Green Label, Jack Daniel's, or Chivas back in China. Here, it is not only authentic but also cheap.
Dairy Products
This should be the pride of their country. The variety of dairy products and cheeses is shockingly large. Of course, other than cheese, I know nothing about the rest.
Olive Oil
I must mention this specifically. The olive oil here is excellent and very cheap. Do not miss it when you come here.
Daily Necessities
They are a bit more expensive than in China, but still within an acceptable range. These industries are not as developed abroad, and there is less cheap labor, so daily necessities are slightly more expensive.
Frozen Fast Food
This should be the cheapest thing here. Eat as much as you want and get fat!