Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (€8) | €5.45 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (€4.86) | €3.75 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.10) | €1.23 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.68) | €3.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (€2.65) | €1.35 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€5.54) | €4.12 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (€2.35) | €1.36 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (€0.92) | €0.68 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.55) | €1.14 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.96) | €2.02 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (€1.60) | €0.90 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,011 kr (€1,194) | €426 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,574 kr (€952) | €302 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513 kr (€51) | €122 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,968 kr (€792) | €316 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,350 kr (€532) | €245 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 666 kr (€66) | €94 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268 kr (€27) | €21 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,502 kr (€447) | €351 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,229 kr (€122) | €71 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (€28) | €5.67 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (€89) | €83 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 kr (€35) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 903 kr (€90) | €70 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,098 kr (€109) | €71 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (€20,001) | €23,202 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.38) | €1.57 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (€73) | €39 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 348 kr (€35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 12% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (€4.44) | €3.23 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (€8) | €5.59 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (€20) | €32 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (€5.10) | €3.88 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (€3.89) | €3.80 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (€3.36) | €3.50 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (€1.99) | €1.53 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (€1.71) | €1.83 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (€23) | €11 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (€41) | €22 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (€25) | €15 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (€58) | €38 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (€81) | €46 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (€3.72) | €3.40 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (€5.83) | €3.22 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €792 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (€0.15) | €0.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 kr (€37) | €38 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (€5.70) | €4.08 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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