Cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut, United States vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (€15) | €9 | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €5.45 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.90 (€4.06) | €3.75 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.73) | €1.23 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.63 (€3.01) | €3.25 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (€3.87) | €1.35 | + 187% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.92) | €4.12 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.97 (€4.95) | €1.36 | + 264% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (€1.65) | €0.68 | + 141% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.86 (€3.20) | €1.14 | + 181% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (€18) | €8 | + 131% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.24 (€1.86) | €2.02 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.34 (€1.94) | €0.90 | + 114% | |
Housing | + 213% | |||
Housing in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,623 (€2,173) | €426 | + 411% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,824 (€1,511) | €302 | + 401% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $354 (€293) | €122 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,912 (€1,584) | €316 | + 402% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,199 (€993) | €245 | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $228 (€188) | €94 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $30 (€25) | €21 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | $303 (€251) | €351 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€66) | €71 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (€12) | €5.67 | + 119% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€49) | €83 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €40 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $51 (€43) | €70 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€96) | €71 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,567 (€16,209) | €23,202 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.59) | €1.57 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€41) | €39 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 147% | |||
Personal Care in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.80) | €3.23 | + 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $46 (€38) | €5.59 | + 587% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (€81) | €32 | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.88 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.46 (€4.53) | €3.80 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (€7) | €3.50 | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (€5.77) | €1.53 | + 277% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.80 (€3.15) | €1.83 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €11 | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $80 (€66) | €22 | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€25) | €15 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (€290) | €38 | + 672% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (€91) | €46 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (€4.27) | €3.40 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €3.22 | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €792 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€45) | €38 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (€10) | €4.08 | + 144% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Stamford, Connecticut (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,166 ($2,615) in Stamford, Connecticut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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