Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€9) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €5.45 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.33 (€2.76) | €3.75 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.71) | €1.23 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.48 (€2.05) | €3.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (€3.15) | €1.35 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (€4.77) | €4.12 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.52) | €1.36 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (€1.12) | €0.68 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (€1.46) | €1.14 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €8 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.65) | €2.02 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.66 (€1.37) | €0.90 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,211 (€1,003) | €426 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $846 (€701) | €302 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (€181) | €122 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $845 (€700) | €316 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $580 (€481) | €245 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (€110) | €94 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (€35) | €21 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $411 (€341) | €351 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€87) | €71 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (€12) | €5.67 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €83 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €40 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (€81) | €70 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (€64) | €71 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (€18,361) | €23,202 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.61) | €1.57 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€29) | €39 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (€4.56) | €3.23 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€11) | €5.59 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (€81) | €32 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.49 (€3.72) | €3.88 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.93 (€2.43) | €3.80 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.24 (€3.51) | €3.50 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.19 (€2.64) | €1.53 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (€1.87) | €1.83 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (€30) | €22 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €15 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (€51) | €38 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.61) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (€3.52) | €3.40 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (€4.66) | €3.22 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (€353) | €792 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (€38) | €38 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.92) | €4.08 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 40 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,500 ($1,811) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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