Cost of living in Palermo, Italy vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palermo (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 | €9 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €5.45 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 | €3.75 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 | €1.23 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.02 | €3.25 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.33 | €1.35 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 | €4.12 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 | €1.36 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 | €0.68 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 | €1.14 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.94 | €8 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 | €2.02 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 | €0.90 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 30% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €769 | €426 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €505 | €302 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 | €122 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €520 | €316 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 | €245 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 | €94 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €21 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €396 | €351 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €71 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.64 | €10 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €5.67 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 21% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 | €83 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 | €40 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €70 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 | €71 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,043 | €23,202 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 | €1.57 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €39 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €3.23 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €5.59 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 | €32 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 | €3.88 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 | €3.80 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 | €3.50 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 | €1.53 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 | €1.83 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €11 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 | €22 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 | €38 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 | €46 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 | €7 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 | €3.40 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 | €3.22 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 | €792 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €38 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.98 | €4.08 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 30 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Palermo (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,374 in Palermo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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