Cost of living in Tampere, Finland vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Tampere (Finland) is 36% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €9 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €5.45 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.48 | €3.75 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 | €1.23 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.30 | €3.25 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 | €1.35 | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 | €4.12 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 | €1.36 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 | €0.68 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 | €1.14 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 | €8 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.78 | €2.02 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 | €0.90 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in Tampere (Finland) is 107% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,464 | €426 | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €961 | €302 | + 219% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 | €122 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 | €316 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 | €245 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €64 | €94 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 | €21 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 | €351 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €71 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 | €5.67 | + 424% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Tampere (Finland) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 | €83 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €40 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €70 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 | €71 | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Tampere (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,200 | €23,202 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 | €1.57 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 | €39 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Tampere (Finland) is 48% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 | €3.23 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €5.59 | + 180% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 | €32 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 | €3.88 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 | €3.80 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 | €3.50 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 | €1.53 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 | €1.83 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €11 | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Tampere (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €22 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €15 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 | €38 | + 110% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 | €46 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €7 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.04 | €3.40 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.35 | €3.22 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €448 | €792 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.24 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 | €38 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €4.08 | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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