Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €5.45 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (€2.79) | €3.75 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (€0.49) | €1.23 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.63 (€1.34) | €3.25 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.68 (€3.03) | €1.35 | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.63 (€3.81) | €4.12 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.90 (€2.38) | €1.36 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (€1.22) | €0.68 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.57 (€2.11) | €1.14 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€10) | €8 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (€1.56) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.68 (€1.38) | €0.90 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,124 (€924) | €426 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $937 (€770) | €302 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (€151) | €122 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $911 (€749) | €316 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $619 (€509) | €245 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $99 (€82) | €94 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (€33) | €21 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | $334 (€275) | €351 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€77) | €71 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €5.67 | + 151% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€32) | €83 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€36) | €40 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€65) | €70 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (€75) | €71 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,956 (€17,224) | €23,202 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (€0.47) | €1.57 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (€40) | €39 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.39) | €3.23 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€11) | €5.59 | + 104% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (€68) | €32 | + 113% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.65 (€4.65) | €3.88 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.73 (€2.25) | €3.80 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.17 (€3.42) | €3.50 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.96 (€2.44) | €1.53 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (€1.45) | €1.83 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€32) | €22 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (€19) | €15 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (€112) | €38 | + 199% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (€48) | €46 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.29 (€3.53) | €3.40 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 (€3.86) | €3.22 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $434 (€357) | €792 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.15) | €0.24 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (€29) | €38 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.51 (€4.53) | €4.08 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,299 ($1,580) in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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