Cost of living in Catania, Italy vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Catania (Italy) is 17% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €9 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €5.45 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 | €3.75 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 | €1.23 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 | €3.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.43 | €1.35 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.41 | €4.12 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 | €1.36 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 | €0.68 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 | €1.14 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 | €2.02 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.68 | €0.90 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Catania (Italy) is 33% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €704 | €426 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €487 | €302 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 | €122 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €562 | €316 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €366 | €245 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 | €94 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €21 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 | €351 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 | €71 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.97 | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €5.67 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Catania (Italy) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 | €83 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €40 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €70 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 | €71 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Catania (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,097 | €23,202 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 | €1.57 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 | €39 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Catania (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 | €3.23 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €5.59 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 | €32 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.98 | €3.88 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 | €3.80 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 | €3.50 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 | €1.53 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.48 | €1.83 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 | €11 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Catania (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 | €22 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 | €38 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 | €46 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.53 | €3.40 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 | €3.22 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €393 | €792 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.24 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 | €38 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 | €4.08 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,399 in Catania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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