Cost of living in Santander, Spain vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Santander (Spain) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €9 | + 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6 | €5.45 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 | €3.75 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 | €1.23 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.64 | €3.25 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 | €1.35 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 | €4.12 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.47 | €1.36 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 | €0.68 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 | €1.14 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.43 | €2.02 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.71 | €0.90 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Santander (Spain) is 57% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €810 | €426 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €557 | €302 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 | €122 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €549 | €316 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €402 | €245 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 | €94 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 | €21 | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €471 | €351 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 | €71 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.92 | €10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €5.67 | + 60% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Santander (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €83 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 | €40 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €70 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 | €71 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Santander (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,741 | €23,202 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 | €1.57 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €39 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Santander (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.90 | €3.23 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €5.59 | + 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 | €32 | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 | €3.88 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.90 | €3.80 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 | €3.50 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.51 | €1.53 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €1.83 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 | €11 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Santander (Spain) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 | €22 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €38 | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 | €46 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €7 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 | €3.40 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.71 | €3.22 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 | €792 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | €0.24 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €38 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.94 | €4.08 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,267 in Santander to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,200 in Patras.
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