Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver (Canada) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$20 (€14) | €9 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €5.45 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (€4.68) | €3.75 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$2.29 (€1.54) | €1.23 | 25% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$4.14 (€2.78) | €3.25 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$4.44 (€2.98) | €1.35 | 121% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$11 (€7) | €4.12 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.42 (€2.29) | €1.36 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$2.67 (€1.79) | €0.68 | 162% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$2.77 (€1.86) | €1.14 | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$21 (€14) | €8 | 84% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$2.64 (€1.77) | €2.02 | 12% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.40 (€1.61) | €0.90 | 78% |
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 183% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,923 (€1,960) | €426 | 361% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$2,175 (€1,459) | €302 | 384% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$104 (€69) | €122 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$2,203 (€1,478) | €316 | 368% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$1,474 (€989) | €245 | 303% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$68 (€45) | €94 | 52% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$62 (€41) | €21 | 93% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$385 (€258) | €351 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$135 (€90) | €71 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$11 (€7) | €10 | 27% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$27 (€18) | €5.67 | 216% |
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$82 (€55) | €83 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$49 (€33) | €40 | 18% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$112 (€75) | €70 | 7% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$148 (€99) | €71 | 40% |
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$21,143 (€14,178) | €23,202 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.28 (€0.86) | €1.57 | 45% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$112 (€75) | €39 | 91% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| C$28 (€19) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$10 (€6) | €3.23 | 98% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| C$23 (€15) | €5.59 | 177% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$119 (€80) | €32 | 149% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €3.88 | 77% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$5.13 (€3.44) | €3.80 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$5.58 (€3.74) | €3.50 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.56 (€2.39) | €1.53 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$3.22 (€2.16) | €1.83 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$24 (€16) | €11 | 51% |
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
| Vancouver (Canada) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$56 (€38) | €22 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$31 (€21) | €15 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$192 (€128) | €38 | 242% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$97 (€65) | €46 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$13 (€8) | €7 | 23% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.99 (€3.34) | €3.40 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$6 (€4.35) | €3.22 | 35% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$541 (€363) | €792 | 54% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$0.50 (€0.34) | €0.24 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$59 (€40) | €38 | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$15 (€10) | €4.08 | 148% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,015 (C$3,005) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.