Cost of living in Patras, Greece vs Lille, France
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Patras (Greece) is 27% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 | €15 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.45 | €8 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 | €5.83 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 | €1.12 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.25 | €3.32 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 | €1.98 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.12 | €7 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.36 | €1.94 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 | €1.79 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 | €2.25 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €6 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 | €1.70 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 | €1.06 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Patras (Greece) is 43% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €426 | €1,120 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €302 | €841 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 | €118 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €316 | €657 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €245 | €543 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 | €75 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €28 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | €351 | €322 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 | €91 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €10 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.67 | €13 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Patras (Greece) is 4% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €92 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €37 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 | €89 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 | €90 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Patras (Greece) is 13% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,202 | €22,770 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 | €1.41 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €51 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Patras (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.23 | €5.32 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.59 | €4.13 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 | €24 | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 | €3.81 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 | €3.42 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 | €3.93 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 | €1.60 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 | €2.23 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €23 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Patras (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 | €37 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €21 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 | €79 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €47 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 | €3.07 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 | €5.26 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €792 | €441 | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 | €0.22 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €35 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.08 | €7 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Patras (Greece) is 22% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,502 in Patras.
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