Cost of living in Patras, Greece vs Portland, Oregon, United States
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Patras (Greece) is 40% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.56 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 ($4.16) | $4.77 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.37) | $0.87 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.25 ($3.60) | $3.00 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.35 ($1.50) | $4.25 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 ($4.52) | $7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.36 ($1.51) | $3.73 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.76 ($0.84) | $1.81 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 ($1.28) | $7 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 ($2.27) | $2.08 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 ($1.09) | $2.16 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Patras (Greece) is 68% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €426 ($472) | $1,975 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €302 ($335) | $1,659 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 ($135) | $199 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €316 ($350) | $1,651 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €237 ($263) | $1,182 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 ($104) | $135 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 ($23) | $43 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | €359 ($398) | $318 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 ($79) | $151 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.67 ($6) | $23 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Patras (Greece) is about the same as in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($92) | $50 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 ($46) | $51 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 ($76) | $93 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 ($75) | $138 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Patras (Greece) is 31% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,202 ($25,737) | $22,415 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 ($1.77) | $0.87 | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($38) | $94 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Patras (Greece) is 54% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.23 ($3.58) | $7 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.59 ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($35) | $171 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.88 ($4.30) | $8 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 ($4.22) | $3.54 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 ($3.88) | $4.68 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 ($1.70) | $3.12 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 ($2.03) | $2.16 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($12) | $24 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Patras (Greece) is 18% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 ($25) | $42 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 ($42) | $162 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 ($51) | $88 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 ($3.77) | $4.63 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 ($3.57) | $5.54 | - 36% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €792 ($878) | $415 | + 112% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 ($0.32) | $0.33 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($43) | $54 | - 20% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.02 ($4.46) | $7 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Patras (Greece) is 43% cheaper than in Portland, Oregon (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Portland, Oregon you would need to make just about $3,346 (€3,017) in Patras.
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