Cost of living in London, Ontario, Canada vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London, Ontario (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (€13) | €9 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €5.45 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.18 (€3.39) | €3.75 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.06 (€1.35) | €1.23 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.46 (€2.26) | €3.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.33 (€3.49) | €1.35 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€6) | €4.12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.23 (€2.76) | €1.36 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.20 (€1.44) | €0.68 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.90 (€1.90) | €1.14 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€11) | €8 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.35 (€1.54) | €2.02 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.72 (€1.13) | €0.90 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in London, Ontario (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,616 (€1,058) | €426 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,343 (€879) | €302 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$175 (€115) | €122 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,116 (€730) | €316 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$878 (€574) | €245 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$141 (€92) | €94 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$49 (€32) | €21 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$306 (€200) | €351 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$143 (€93) | €71 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (€19) | €5.67 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in London, Ontario (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$56 (€37) | €83 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$44 (€29) | €40 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (€71) | €70 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$111 (€73) | €71 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in London, Ontario (Canada) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,674 (€17,452) | €23,202 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$90 (€59) | €39 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (€20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in London, Ontario (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €3.23 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (€21) | €5.59 | + 283% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$56 (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (€5.61) | €3.88 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (€3.96) | €3.80 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.47 (€2.93) | €3.50 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.59 (€2.35) | €1.53 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.43 (€1.59) | €1.83 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€16) | €11 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in London, Ontario (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (€36) | €22 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (€18) | €15 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$112 (€73) | €38 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$93 (€61) | €46 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.40 (€3.53) | €3.40 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.73) | €3.22 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$567 (€371) | €792 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (€0.23) | €0.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (€34) | €38 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (€9) | €4.08 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 355 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,751 (C$2,676) in London, Ontario to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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