Cost of living in Umeå, Sweden vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 28% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (€10) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72 kr (€7) | €5.45 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 kr (€4.70) | €3.75 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.12) | €1.23 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 kr (€3.21) | €3.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (€3.37) | €1.35 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 kr (€5.86) | €4.12 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (€2.37) | €1.36 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (€1.34) | €0.68 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (€1.89) | €1.14 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (€9) | €8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.98) | €2.02 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (€1.40) | €0.90 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 61% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,856 kr (€980) | €426 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,384 kr (€734) | €302 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 kr (€128) | €122 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,443 kr (€640) | €316 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,747 kr (€472) | €245 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 369 kr (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 158 kr (€16) | €21 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,509 kr (€548) | €351 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (€100) | €71 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 217 kr (€22) | €5.67 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 926 kr (€92) | €83 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 308 kr (€31) | €40 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 kr (€99) | €70 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 992 kr (€99) | €71 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (€21,911) | €23,202 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.39) | €1.57 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 489 kr (€49) | €39 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (€22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kr (€4.35) | €3.23 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kr (€4.97) | €5.59 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 283 kr (€28) | €32 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 kr (€2.98) | €3.88 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (€3.11) | €3.80 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (€2.23) | €3.50 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (€2.49) | €1.53 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (€1.81) | €1.83 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (€30) | €11 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 38% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 kr (€40) | €22 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 234 kr (€23) | €15 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 543 kr (€54) | €38 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 713 kr (€71) | €46 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120 kr (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (€3.78) | €3.40 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (€7) | €3.22 | + 123% | |
| 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 | 443 kr (€44) | €38 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (€6) | €4.08 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 45 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,640 (16,500 kr) in Umeå to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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