Cost of living in Babylon, New York, United States vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Babylon, New York (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€13) | €9 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €5.45 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (€2.89) | €3.75 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (€0.80) | €1.23 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.78 (€2.30) | €3.25 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (€3.26) | €1.35 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.52) | €4.12 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (€2.54) | €1.36 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (€1.06) | €0.68 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.60 (€2.15) | €1.14 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (€1.82) | €2.02 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (€1.68) | €0.90 | + 85% | |
Housing | + 208% | |||
Housing in Babylon, New York (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,755 (€2,284) | €426 | + 437% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,661 (€1,377) | €302 | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $239 (€198) | €122 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,621 (€1,344) | €316 | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,240 (€1,029) | €245 | + 319% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€124) | €94 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€44) | €21 | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | $296 (€245) | €351 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€87) | €71 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | €5.67 | + 159% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Babylon, New York (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€38) | €83 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (€41) | €40 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €70 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€92) | €71 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 242% | |||
Transportation in Babylon, New York (United States) is 242% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,269 (€17,636) | €23,202 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (€0.59) | €1.57 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $327 (€271) | €39 | + 589% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (€21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Babylon, New York (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €3.23 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€20) | €5.59 | + 260% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $134 (€111) | €32 | + 247% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.58) | €3.88 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 (€2.73) | €3.80 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.29 (€3.55) | €3.50 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.63 (€3.01) | €1.53 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.56 (€1.29) | €1.83 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €11 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Babylon, New York (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (€33) | €22 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€23) | €15 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (€192) | €38 | + 412% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (€76) | €46 | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.39) | €3.40 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.63 (€3.84) | €3.22 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (€354) | €792 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (€0.33) | €0.24 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (€29) | €38 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€9) | €4.08 | + 132% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Babylon, New York (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,693 ($3,247) in Babylon, New York to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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