Greek Households Feel the Cost-of-Living Squeeze

Greek households are feeling increasing pressure as food, rent, and energy costs rise faster than incomes. A representative basket of supermarket staples climbed more than 60% between 2019 and 2026, while the minimum monthly wage rose about 41.5%. Potatoes, meat, dairy, and fresh produce recorded particularly sharp increases. The government has introduced wage adjustments, tax cuts, heating subsidies, and housing support, but many families say relief remains limited. Inflation and weaker purchasing power continue to dominate concerns and political debate