- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Patras, Greece compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Patras (Greece) is 33% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.667 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.45 (Dinar 4.738) | Dinar 4.500 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (Dinar 3.263) | Dinar 3.250 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Dinar 1.088) | Dinar 1.000 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.25 (Dinar 2.827) | Dinar 1.100 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (Dinar 1.168) | Dinar 0.600 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (Dinar 3.543) | Dinar 4.000 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (Dinar 1.233) | Dinar 1.100 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (Dinar 0.668) | Dinar 1.500 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.21 (Dinar 1.050) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.06 (Dinar 1.790) | Dinar 1.000 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (Dinar 0.872) | Dinar 0.531 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Patras (Greece) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €414 (Dinar 360) | Dinar 400 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €314 (Dinar 273) | Dinar 225 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (Dinar 118) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €319 (Dinar 277) | Dinar 350 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €247 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 250 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €96 (Dinar 83) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 (Dinar 321) | Dinar 250 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €71 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 95 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.67 (Dinar 4.930) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Patras (Greece) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 80 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (Dinar 63) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (Dinar 62) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Patras (Greece) is 42% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,515 (Dinar 20,460) | Dinar 8,000 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (Dinar 1.394) | Dinar 0.750 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 30 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Patras (Greece) is 36% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.23 (Dinar 2.812) | Dinar 2.500 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.59 (Dinar 4.862) | Dinar 6 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 10 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.88 (Dinar 3.372) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.80 (Dinar 3.307) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.50 (Dinar 3.045) | Dinar 2.500 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (Dinar 1.394) | Dinar 1.000 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (Dinar 1.481) | Dinar 2.000 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 3.000 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Patras (Greece) is 8% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (Dinar 20) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €38 (Dinar 33) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (Dinar 5.994) | Dinar 2.000 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (Dinar 2.958) | Dinar 1.000 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.22 (Dinar 2.804) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €792 (Dinar 689) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (Dinar 0.184) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.02 (Dinar 3.502) | Dinar 2.100 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.870
JOD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Patras (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,315
(€1,512)
in Patras
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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