Cost of living in Stuttgart, Germany vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Stuttgart (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €9 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €5.45 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 | €3.75 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 | €1.23 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.07 | €3.25 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 | €1.35 | + 103% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €4.12 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 | €1.36 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 | €0.68 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 | €1.14 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €8 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.54 | €2.02 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.64 | €0.90 | + 82% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in Stuttgart (Germany) is 107% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,243 | €426 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,029 | €302 | + 241% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €122 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,012 | €316 | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €792 | €245 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 | €94 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €21 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | €371 | €351 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €71 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €5.67 | + 134% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €83 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €40 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €70 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 | €71 | + 54% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Stuttgart (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,511 | €23,202 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 | €1.57 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 | €39 | + 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Stuttgart (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 | €3.23 | + 189% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 | €5.59 | + 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 | €32 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.79 | €3.88 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 | €3.80 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.20 | €3.50 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 | €1.53 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 | €1.83 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €11 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Stuttgart (Germany) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €22 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €15 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 | €38 | + 175% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 | €46 | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €7 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 | €3.40 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 | €3.22 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €526 | €792 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.24 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 | €38 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.82 | €4.08 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Stuttgart (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,754 in Stuttgart to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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