Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.38 (€6) | €5.45 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.97 (€4.58) | €3.75 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (€0.81) | €1.23 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (€3.06) | €3.25 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £3.03 (€3.50) | €1.35 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.81 (€5.55) | €4.12 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (€2.28) | €1.36 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (€1.12) | €0.68 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.99 (€2.29) | €1.14 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (€2.20) | €2.02 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (€0.80) | €0.90 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 134% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,068 (€1,232) | €426 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £972 (€1,122) | €302 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £112 (€129) | €122 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £727 (€839) | €316 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,554 (€1,793) | €245 | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (€124) | €94 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (€25) | €21 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (€434) | €351 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€93) | €71 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (€11) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€12) | €5.67 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (€73) | €83 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€35) | €40 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (€69) | €70 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £63 (€72) | €71 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,510 (€22,504) | €23,202 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (€1.37) | €1.57 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £62 (€71) | €39 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £8 (€10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (€3.90) | €3.23 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €5.59 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (€104) | €32 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.71 (€3.12) | €3.88 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (€1.83) | €3.80 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.70) | €3.50 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 (€2.18) | €1.53 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 (€2.02) | €1.83 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (€31) | €22 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €15 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £66 (€76) | €38 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€70) | €46 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (€3.48) | €3.40 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.34 (€5.00) | €3.22 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (€499) | €792 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £27 (€32) | €38 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €4.08 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 52 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,861 (£1,613) in Portsmouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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