Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €9 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.81 (€7) | €5.45 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.14 (€3.62) | €3.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (€1.03) | €1.23 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (€3.12) | €3.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.72 (€1.97) | €1.35 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.53 (€4.06) | €4.12 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (€2.36) | €1.36 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.30 (€1.50) | €0.68 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (€2.13) | €1.14 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (€1.85) | €2.02 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.03) | €0.90 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 180% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,827 (€2,102) | €426 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,421 (€1,635) | €302 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (€144) | €122 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (€1,321) | €316 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £929 (€1,069) | €245 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £72 (€83) | €94 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €21 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (€433) | €351 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€67) | €71 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €5.67 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€79) | €83 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €40 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (€73) | €70 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (€89) | €71 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,931 (€25,240) | €23,202 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (€1.44) | €1.57 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £55 (€64) | €39 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £24 (€28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (€3.81) | €3.23 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €5.59 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (€119) | €32 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (€4.72) | €3.88 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (€1.86) | €3.80 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (€3.22) | €3.50 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (€2.37) | €1.53 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (€2.10) | €1.83 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €11 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (€42) | €22 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€25) | €15 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (€101) | €38 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€64) | €46 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (€3.20) | €3.40 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (€5.16) | €3.22 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (€484) | €792 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€46) | €38 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €4.08 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,157 (£1,874) in Oxford to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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