Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom vs Patras, Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.48 (€6) | €5.45 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.82 (€4.42) | €3.75 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (€0.85) | €1.23 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.24 (€2.59) | €3.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.68 (€1.94) | €1.35 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 (€5.78) | €4.12 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (€2.08) | €1.36 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (€0.90) | €0.68 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (€2.02) | €1.14 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.72 (€1.99) | €2.02 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (€0.75) | €0.90 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 102% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,127 (€1,302) | €426 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £742 (€857) | €302 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (€212) | €122 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £987 (€1,141) | €316 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £474 (€548) | €245 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £77 (€89) | €94 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 (€18) | €21 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £367 (€424) | €351 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (€90) | €71 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.41 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€10) | €5.67 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (€67) | €83 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €40 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (€73) | €70 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (€56) | €71 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,433 (€22,463) | €23,202 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.36) | €1.57 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (€65) | €39 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (€3.74) | €3.23 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €5.59 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £120 (€139) | €32 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (€4.25) | €3.88 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.18 (€1.37) | €3.80 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.01 (€3.48) | €3.50 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.63 (€1.88) | €1.53 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.28 (€1.48) | €1.83 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 12% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £18 (€20) | €22 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (€16) | €15 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (€68) | €38 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (€55) | €46 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.66 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.82 (€3.26) | €3.40 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.21 (€3.71) | €3.22 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £349 (€403) | €792 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (€35) | €38 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€10) | €4.08 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.156
EUR
/
GBP
Do you live in Patras? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 75% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 18% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is 135% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Montreal is 45% more expensive than in Manila
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in New York City is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in São Paulo is 27% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 114% more expensive than in Beijing
Compare other countries
Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,673 (£1,447) in Swansea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
Prices recently added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Tulsa, Oklahoma costs $8 (44 minutes ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Madison, Wisconsin costs $0.70 (about 2 hours ago)
- Sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) in Kingston costs J$5,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Santiago costs CH$25,000 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Savannah, Georgia costs $12 (about 3 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Medellín costs COL$3,500,000 (about 4 hours ago)