Patras is the cheapest of Greece's 7 priced cities — $1,071 a month in essentials, 25% below Athens at $1,432. The average net salary of $1,179 covers that 1.1×. 104.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regional unit level. PM2.5 averages 8.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 10°C, Jul 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $424 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $502 |
| Groceries | $154 |
| Dining out | $259 |
| Utilities | $171 |
| Local transport | $63 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,071 |
| Avg net salary | $1,179 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $718 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $809 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Patras, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.53 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.22 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.04 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.61 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.19 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.11 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.62 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.59 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.48 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.35 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.00 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.45 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.73 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.35 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.25 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.01 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.16 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.32 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.13 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.38 |
| Monthly transit pass | $63.39 |
| Taxi start | $4.61 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.15 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.19 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $141.90 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $29.20 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $24.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $40.34 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Patras has 104.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regional unit level). That is the 3rd-highest of 8 Greece cities we track. Greece's national figure is 107.2, so Patras runs 3 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.4°C | 8.6°C | 78% | 60% | 150 mm |
| Feb | 11.6°C | 10°C | 77% | 56% | 92 mm |
| Mar | 12.9°C | 11.7°C | 75% | 55% | 105 mm |
| Apr | 16.1°C | 15.7°C | 72% | 46% | 57 mm |
| May | 20.2°C | 21.1°C | 72% | 45% | 50 mm |
| Jun | 25°C | 27.7°C | 69% | 32% | 41 mm |
| Jul | 28.5°C | 31.8°C | 61% | 13% | 15 mm |
| Aug | 28.5°C | 31.5°C | 60% | 16% | 22 mm |
| Sep | 24.4°C | 26.6°C | 69% | 33% | 66 mm |
| Oct | 20.1°C | 21°C | 75% | 41% | 66 mm |
| Nov | 16°C | 15.8°C | 79% | 57% | 142 mm |
| Dec | 12.1°C | 10.9°C | 81% | 59% | 125 mm |
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