Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €5.45 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (€3.63) | €3.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.59 (€0.49) | €1.23 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (€1.79) | €3.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 (€3.03) | €1.35 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.97 (€4.91) | €4.12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.05 (€2.51) | €1.36 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (€1.13) | €0.68 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.58 (€2.94) | €1.14 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €8 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (€1.88) | €2.02 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (€1.63) | €0.90 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,637 (€1,345) | €426 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,036 (€852) | €302 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (€132) | €122 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,072 (€881) | €316 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $727 (€597) | €245 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $82 (€67) | €94 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (€35) | €21 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (€229) | €351 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (€102) | €71 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €5.67 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €83 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (€62) | €70 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (€93) | €71 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,220 (€19,907) | €23,202 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.49) | €1.57 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (€48) | €39 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €3.23 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (€18) | €5.59 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (€84) | €32 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.55) | €3.88 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.39 (€2.79) | €3.80 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.89 (€3.20) | €3.50 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (€2.78) | €1.53 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (€1.31) | €1.83 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€17) | €11 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€39) | €22 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €15 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (€91) | €38 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (€77) | €46 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (€4.37) | €3.40 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.32 (€4.37) | €3.22 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (€352) | €792 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.15) | €0.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.11) | €4.08 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,503 ($1,829) in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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