Greece's annual EU-harmonised inflation slowed to 5.4% in March from 6.5% in February, data showed on Monday.

The cost of housing dropped by 10.4%, while prices for food and non-alcoholic drinks rose 14%. Transport cost increased by 3.9%, the data showed.

Official statistics service ELSTAT also said headline consumer inflation dropped to 4.6% from 6.1% in February. It gives a breakdown of the March figures on its website. (editing by John Stonestreet)