Cost of living in Patras is 53% lower than in St. Gallen (without rent).
Rent in Patras is 63% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Cost of living including rent in Patras is 59% lower than in St. Gallen.
Food in Patras is 52% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Transport in Patras is 44% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
| Patras | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Patras | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.8 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.84 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.47 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.53 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.7 $ | 4.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.23 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.92 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.92 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.54 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.08 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.41 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.8 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.07 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ | 43.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35 $ | 160 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.85 $ | 23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.98 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
146 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
223 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.9 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 332 $ | 1,196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 638 $ | 2,376 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 1,426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 779 $ | 2,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,163 $ | 12,962 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,641 $ | 8,279 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,027 $ | 6,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.29 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.6 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.7 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Haircut | 8.78 $ | 39.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.2 $ | 146 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 514 $ | 2,694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,447 $ | 20,733 $ |