Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
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| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $17 (€14) | €9 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $10 (€8) | €5.45 | 55% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.66 (€4.70) | €3.75 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.17 (€0.97) | €1.23 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $4.80 (€3.98) | €3.25 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $5.62 (€4.67) | €1.35 | 246% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $8 (€7) | €4.12 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.34 (€3.60) | €1.36 | 165% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.76 (€2.29) | €0.68 | 235% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.98 (€1.64) | €1.14 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $19 (€16) | €8 | 109% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.97 (€1.63) | €2.02 | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $3.35 (€2.78) | €0.90 | 207% |
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 387% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $4,417 (€3,667) | €426 | 762% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $3,703 (€3,075) | €302 | 919% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $235 (€195) | €122 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,723 (€2,261) | €316 | 616% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,466 (€2,048) | €245 | 735% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $170 (€141) | €94 | 50% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $46 (€38) | €21 | 78% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $432 (€359) | €351 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $126 (€104) | €71 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (€10) | €10 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $34 (€28) | €5.67 | 402% |
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $51 (€42) | €83 | 49% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $52 (€43) | €40 | 9% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $99 (€82) | €70 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $126 (€105) | €71 | 47% |
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,133 (€20,036) | €23,202 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $1.00 (€0.83) | €1.57 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $142 (€118) | €39 | 199% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $23 (€19) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (€5.75) | €3.23 | 78% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $25 (€20) | €5.59 | 265% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $72 (€60) | €32 | 87% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $10 (€8) | €3.88 | 106% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.27 (€3.54) | €3.80 | 7% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.31 (€4.41) | €3.50 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.73 (€3.10) | €1.53 | 102% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.91 (€1.59) | €1.83 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $25 (€21) | €11 | 92% |
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Mountain View, California (United States) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $60 (€50) | €22 | 125% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $26 (€22) | €15 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $272 (€226) | €38 | 502% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $104 (€87) | €46 | 90% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $13 (€11) | €7 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.80 (€3.98) | €3.40 | 17% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $7 (€5.51) | €3.22 | 71% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 (€356) | €792 | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.24 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $69 (€58) | €38 | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (€7) | €4.08 | 84% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,633 ($3,172) in Mountain View, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.