Cost of living in Patras, Greece vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Patras (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 ($11) | $13 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.45 ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 ($4.53) | $3.27 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.48) | $0.79 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.25 ($3.92) | $2.17 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 ($1.63) | $2.93 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.12 ($4.97) | $5.55 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.36 ($1.64) | $3.27 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 ($0.83) | $1.63 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 ($1.37) | $2.07 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 ($2.44) | $1.70 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 ($1.09) | $1.91 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Patras (Greece) is 49% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €426 ($514) | $1,253 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €302 ($364) | $936 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 ($147) | $166 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €316 ($381) | $989 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €245 ($296) | $769 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 ($113) | $96 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($26) | $48 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €351 ($423) | $299 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($86) | $96 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12) | $12 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.67 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Patras (Greece) is 49% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($100) | $42 | + 136% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($48) | $33 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 ($84) | $82 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 ($86) | $103 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Patras (Greece) is 27% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,202 ($28,010) | $21,300 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 ($1.90) | $0.58 | + 230% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($48) | $48 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Patras (Greece) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.23 ($3.90) | $7 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.59 ($7) | $8 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($39) | $131 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 ($4.68) | $5.89 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 ($4.59) | $2.89 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 ($4.23) | $4.96 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 ($1.85) | $3.10 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 ($2.21) | $1.56 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($13) | $17 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Patras (Greece) is 16% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($27) | $44 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($18) | $21 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 ($45) | $124 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 ($55) | $53 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 ($4.10) | $4.89 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 ($3.89) | $4.21 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €792 ($956) | $432 | + 121% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 ($0.29) | $0.11 | + 173% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($46) | $34 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.08 ($4.92) | $6 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Patras (Greece) is 11% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,600 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $3,199 (€2,650) in Patras.
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