Cost of living in Münster, Germany vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Münster (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €9 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €5.45 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 | €3.75 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.23 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.93 | €3.25 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 | €1.35 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 | €4.12 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 | €1.36 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 | €0.68 | + 167% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 | €1.14 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €8 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 | €2.02 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 | €0.90 | + 35% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Münster (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €923 | €426 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €746 | €302 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 | €122 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 | €316 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €472 | €245 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 | €94 | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 | €21 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | €514 | €351 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 | €71 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.86 | €10 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €5.67 | + 139% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Münster (Germany) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €83 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €40 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €70 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 | €71 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 | €23,202 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.57 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 | €39 | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.22 | €3.23 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 | €5.59 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.88 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.89 | €3.80 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 | €3.50 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 | €1.53 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 | €1.83 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 | €11 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 | €22 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €15 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 | €38 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €46 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 | €3.40 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.64 | €3.22 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €792 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.24 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 | €38 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 | €4.08 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Münster (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,575 in Münster to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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