Climate
Pátra logs 59 hot days a year to Rethymno's 12 — Rethymno wins by 47. Rethymno also leads on sunny days by 20.
Pátra
Feels-like °C
Dinner outside
Rethymno
Feels-like °C
Dinner outside
Cost of Living
Pátra averages $1,398/mo for balanced living; Rethymno has no cost baseline yet.
Pátra
$1,398monthly · balanced
Mobility
Pátra scores 1.6 on mobility (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no mobility baseline.
Culture
Pátra's culture score of 3.1 sits well above Rethymno's 0.0.
Nature & Outdoors
Pátra scores 4.0 on nature & outdoors (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no nature & outdoors baseline.
Safety
Pátra scores 2.2 on safety (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no safety baseline.
Career
Pátra scores 2.4 on career (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no career baseline.
Social & Community
Pátra scores 2.4 on social & community (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no social & community baseline.
Food & Dining
Pátra scores 2.2 on food & dining (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no food & dining baseline.
Family
Pátra scores 1.8 on family (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no family baseline.
Healthcare
Pátra scores 2.0 on healthcare (0–5 scale); Rethymno has no healthcare baseline.
Air Quality
Pátra averages 14.4 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Rethymno's 10.1 µg/m³ (moderate) — Rethymno breathes ~30% cleaner air (4.3 µg/m³ lower).
Pátra
Rethymno
PM2.5 annual average
WHO classification
City Scale
Both maps at the same real-world scale — 1 cm on either map is the same distance.
Pátra (146K) and Rethymno (32K) are 4.5x in population — Pátra is the larger metro, Rethymno the smaller.
Pátra is roughly 4.5x the scale of Rethymno
Based on population (area data unavailable for some cities)
PátraRethymnoCity Scale Rankings
Pátra146K4.5xRethymno32K1xWho Thrives Here
Pátra is the stronger fit for the ocean lover. Both cities work well for the clean air seeker.
BarcelonaFrequently asked about Pátra vs Rethymno
▶Which is cheaper, Pátra or Rethymno?
▶How does the climate compare between Pátra and Rethymno?
▶Is Pátra or Rethymno safer?
▶Should I move to Pátra or Rethymno?
The best city depends on what matters to you
This comparison shows how Pátra and Rethymno stack up on the data. But your climate preferences, budget, career needs, and lifestyle priorities can shift the picture entirely. A personalized diagnostic finds what fits your life.
Take the free diagnostic10 minutes, no account needed