Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
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| Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 7% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken (Germany) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 | €9 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €7 | €5.45 | 27% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.29 | €3.75 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.83 | €1.23 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.03 | €3.25 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.33 | €1.35 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.79 | €4.12 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.21 | €1.36 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.46 | €0.68 | 113% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.83 | €1.14 | 27% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €7 | €8 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.68 | €2.02 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.10 | €0.90 | 21% |
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Saarbrücken (Germany) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €944 | €426 | 122% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €700 | €302 | 132% |
| 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 | ||
| €522 | €316 | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €375 | €245 | 53% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €116 | €94 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €23 | €21 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €476 | €351 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €110 | €71 | 54% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.67 | €10 | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 | €5.67 | 101% |
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 20% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Saarbrücken (Germany) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €63 | €83 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €26 | €40 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €83 | €70 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €98 | €71 | 39% |
| Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Saarbrücken (Germany) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,160 | €23,202 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.38 | €1.57 | 12% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €58 | €39 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 | - | - |
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Saarbrücken (Germany) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.98 | €3.23 | 85% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €8 | €5.59 | 37% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €56 | €32 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €2.77 | €3.88 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.47 | €3.80 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.13 | €3.50 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.23 | €1.53 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.37 | €1.83 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €19 | €11 | 72% |
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Saarbrücken (Germany) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €33 | €22 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €20 | €15 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €125 | €38 | 234% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €52 | €46 | 14% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 | €7 | 9% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.01 | €3.40 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €3.03 | €3.22 | 6% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €464 | €792 | 41% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.13 | €0.24 | 46% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €32 | €38 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.59 | €4.08 | 37% |
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For example, you would need at least €1,496 in Saarbrücken to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.