Cost of living in Florence, Italy vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Florence (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €9 | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €5.45 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.53 | €3.75 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 | €1.23 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.16 | €3.25 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 | €1.35 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €4.12 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 | €1.36 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 | €0.68 | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 | €1.14 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.72 | €8 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 | €2.02 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 | €0.90 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 84% | |||
Housing in Florence (Italy) is 84% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,237 | €426 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 | €302 | + 219% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 | €122 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €809 | €316 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €576 | €245 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 | €94 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €21 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | €391 | €351 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 | €71 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 | €10 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €5.67 | + 78% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Florence (Italy) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €83 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €40 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €70 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 | €71 | + 78% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,100 | €23,202 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.57 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €39 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 40% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €3.23 | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €5.59 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 | €32 | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 | €3.88 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 | €3.80 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 | €3.50 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 | €1.53 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 | €1.83 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €11 | + 45% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 | €22 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €15 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 | €38 | + 127% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 | €46 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €7 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.32 | €3.40 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 | €3.22 | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 | €792 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.24 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 | €38 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 | €4.08 | + 30% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,502 in Florence to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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