Cost of living in San Antonio, California, United States vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in San Antonio, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €9 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.22) | €5.45 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.07 (€2.53) | €3.75 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (€1.80) | €1.23 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.01 (€1.65) | €3.25 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.48 (€2.04) | €1.35 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.37 (€2.77) | €4.12 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (€2.56) | €1.36 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.39 (€2.79) | €0.68 | + 308% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (€1.66) | €1.14 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€10) | €8 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.64 (€1.35) | €2.02 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (€1.30) | €0.90 | + 43% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in San Antonio, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,557 (€1,281) | €426 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,037 (€852) | €302 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (€104) | €122 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $876 (€720) | €316 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $621 (€511) | €245 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $76 (€63) | €94 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€36) | €21 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | $438 (€360) | €351 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $89 (€73) | €71 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €5.67 | + 152% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in San Antonio, California (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $42 (€35) | €83 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (€25) | €40 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (€56) | €70 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $65 (€53) | €71 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in San Antonio, California (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,027 (€17,292) | €23,202 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (€28) | €39 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in San Antonio, California (United States) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.76) | €3.23 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €5.59 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $50 (€41) | €32 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.33 (€4.38) | €3.88 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.47 (€2.03) | €3.80 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.92 (€2.40) | €3.50 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (€2.00) | €1.53 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (€1.92) | €1.83 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (€11) | €11 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in San Antonio, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (€26) | €22 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (€15) | €15 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (€123) | €38 | + 226% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (€3.45) | €3.40 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.27 (€2.69) | €3.22 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (€355) | €792 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€36) | €38 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.64 (€4.64) | €4.08 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,468 ($1,785) in San Antonio, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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