Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€15) | €9 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€8) | €5.45 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.20 (€4.31) | €3.75 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (€0.96) | €1.23 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.18 (€4.29) | €3.25 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (€4.07) | €1.35 | + 202% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (€10) | €4.12 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (€3.44) | €1.36 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (€1.81) | €0.68 | + 164% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.54 (€4.59) | €1.14 | + 304% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€15) | €8 | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (€2.08) | €2.02 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 (€3.16) | €0.90 | + 249% | |
Housing | + 367% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 367% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,960 (€3,280) | €426 | + 671% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,733 (€3,092) | €302 | + 925% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (€106) | €122 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,873 (€2,380) | €316 | + 654% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,430 (€2,013) | €245 | + 721% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (€83) | €94 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€40) | €21 | + 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | $518 (€429) | €351 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (€115) | €71 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (€35) | €5.67 | + 519% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (€52) | €83 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €40 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€87) | €70 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $171 (€141) | €71 | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,115 (€19,147) | €23,202 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (€0.79) | €1.57 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (€76) | €39 | + 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €3.23 | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€10) | €5.59 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (€110) | €32 | + 243% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.87) | €3.88 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (€3.97) | €3.80 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €3.50 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.63 (€3.84) | €1.53 | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (€2.07) | €1.83 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (€27) | €11 | + 147% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (€51) | €22 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $31 (€26) | €15 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (€218) | €38 | + 480% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (€90) | €46 | + 98% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (€4.30) | €3.40 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €3.22 | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (€335) | €792 | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (€0.29) | €0.24 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $111 (€92) | €38 | + 142% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€9) | €4.08 | + 127% | |
TOTAL | + 111% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,535 ($3,060) in San Francisco, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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