Cost of living in Örebro, Sweden vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Örebro (Sweden) is 32% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (€10) | €9 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (€7) | €5.45 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (€5.15) | €3.75 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.16) | €1.23 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (€3.23) | €3.25 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (€2.91) | €1.35 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 67 kr (€7) | €4.12 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (€2.16) | €1.36 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 kr (€1.26) | €0.68 | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (€1.41) | €1.14 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129 kr (€13) | €8 | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€2.01) | €2.02 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (€1.91) | €0.90 | + 111% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Örebro (Sweden) is 82% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,198 kr (€1,017) | €426 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,096 kr (€708) | €302 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 808 kr (€81) | €122 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,612 kr (€660) | €316 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,756 kr (€474) | €245 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 950 kr (€95) | €94 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 309 kr (€31) | €21 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,375 kr (€636) | €351 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 kr (€132) | €71 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71 kr (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 236 kr (€24) | €5.67 | + 316% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Örebro (Sweden) is 16% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 844 kr (€84) | €83 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 473 kr (€47) | €40 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 886 kr (€88) | €70 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,069 kr (€107) | €71 | + 50% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Örebro (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,980 kr (€18,552) | €23,202 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (€1.48) | €1.57 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 531 kr (€53) | €39 | + 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 286 kr (€29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Örebro (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 kr (€7) | €3.23 | + 112% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 249 kr (€25) | €5.59 | + 344% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 kr (€20) | €32 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 kr (€7) | €3.88 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 kr (€6) | €3.80 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 kr (€4.74) | €3.50 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31 kr (€3.12) | €1.53 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 26 kr (€2.62) | €1.83 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 351 kr (€35) | €11 | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Örebro (Sweden) is 20% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 369 kr (€37) | €22 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 223 kr (€22) | €15 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510 kr (€51) | €38 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 723 kr (€72) | €46 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 117 kr (€12) | €7 | + 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 kr (€4.00) | €3.40 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 kr (€6) | €3.22 | + 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,700 kr (€668) | €792 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.30 kr (€0.23) | €0.24 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 342 kr (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 kr (€5.46) | €4.08 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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