Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €5.45 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (€3.06) | €3.75 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (€0.65) | €1.23 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (€2.16) | €3.25 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.97 (€3.29) | €1.35 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.12 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (€3.11) | €1.36 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (€1.40) | €0.68 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (€2.39) | €1.14 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €8 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.46 (€1.21) | €2.02 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.95 (€1.61) | €0.90 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,785 (€1,479) | €426 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,309 (€1,084) | €302 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (€114) | €122 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,159 (€960) | €316 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $816 (€676) | €245 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $70 (€58) | €94 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (€33) | €21 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $330 (€273) | €351 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€85) | €71 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €5.67 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €83 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (€51) | €40 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€77) | €70 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (€83) | €71 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,164 (€19,188) | €23,202 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.57 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (€20) | €39 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.07 (€4.20) | €3.23 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $84 (€69) | €5.59 | + 1143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€87) | €32 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.80 (€4.80) | €3.88 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.97 (€3.29) | €3.80 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.41 (€4.48) | €3.50 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (€2.31) | €1.53 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.77) | €1.83 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €11 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €22 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $106 (€88) | €38 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€55) | €46 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.73) | €3.40 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (€4.67) | €3.22 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (€356) | €792 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (€67) | €38 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.91 (€4.89) | €4.08 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,630 ($1,968) in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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