Cost of living in Tarragona, Spain vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Tarragona (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €9 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €5.45 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 | €3.75 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 | €1.23 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.45 | €3.25 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 | €1.35 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €4.12 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 | €1.36 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 | €0.68 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.77 | €1.14 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €8 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.63 | €2.02 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 | €0.90 | + 4% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Tarragona (Spain) is 63% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €872 | €426 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €569 | €302 | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 | €122 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €576 | €316 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €395 | €245 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 | €94 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 | €21 | + 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | €417 | €351 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 | €71 | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €5.67 | + 104% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Tarragona (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 | €83 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 | €40 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €70 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 | €71 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Tarragona (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,376 | €23,202 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 | €1.57 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €39 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Tarragona (Spain) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.43 | €3.23 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.87 | €5.59 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 | €32 | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.29 | €3.88 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.27 | €3.80 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 | €3.50 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 | €1.53 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 | €1.83 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €11 | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Tarragona (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 | €22 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €15 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €38 | + 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 | €46 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.97 | €3.40 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 | €3.22 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 | €792 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.24 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €38 | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.92 | €4.08 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €1,425 in Tarragona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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