Cost of living in Florence, Alabama, United States vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.86) | €5.45 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (€2.18) | €3.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.48 (€0.39) | €1.23 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.11 (€1.75) | €3.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.25 (€2.69) | €1.35 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.25 (€3.52) | €4.12 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.13 (€1.76) | €1.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (€1.16) | €0.68 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $10 (€8) | €1.14 | + 629% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.66 (€1.38) | €2.02 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.05 (€0.87) | €0.90 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,230 (€1,019) | €426 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,067 (€884) | €302 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (€157) | €122 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $858 (€711) | €316 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $732 (€606) | €245 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (€84) | €94 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $75 (€62) | €21 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $250 (€207) | €351 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (€91) | €71 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.58 (€4.62) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (€8) | €5.67 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€41) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $25 (€21) | €40 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€83) | €70 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (€124) | €71 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $15,000 (€12,425) | €23,202 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (€0.46) | €1.57 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €39 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.80) | €3.23 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €5.59 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $68 (€56) | €32 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (€4.14) | €3.88 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.98 (€3.30) | €3.80 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.22 (€2.67) | €3.50 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (€2.64) | €1.53 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (€1.58) | €1.83 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€29) | €22 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 (€33) | €15 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $250 (€207) | €38 | + 452% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (€70) | €46 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (€5.80) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (€4.14) | €3.40 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (€2.63) | €3.22 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (€331) | €792 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (€17) | €38 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.89 (€4.88) | €4.08 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Florence, Alabama (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,657 ($2,000) in Florence, Alabama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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