Cost of Living in Athens, Greece

Athens has a cost of living index of 41/100 (New York = 100). It is 59% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

41/100
Cost Index
$1,430/mo
Median Income
45/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$827/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$591/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,317/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 46/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.33/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.18/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.77/kg
Dining OutScore: 42/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$41/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
TransportationScore: 25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.42/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.79/km
UtilitiesScore: 35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$188/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$23/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$16/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$71/visit
Dentist Visit$91/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$9/course
EntertainmentScore: 40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$24/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 38/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$38/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry
Personal CareScore: 38/100
Haircut (Men)$16/cut
Haircut (Women)$32/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
ClothingScore: 42/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$59/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$83/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Plaka, Psyrri, Gazi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athens cheap to live in?

Athens has a cost of living index of 41/100, where New York = 100. It is 59% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $820–$1,148 per month.

How much does rent cost in Athens?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Athens costs approximately $827/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $591/month.

Is Athens good for digital nomads?

Athens has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Athens?

The median net monthly salary in Athens is approximately $1,430 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

How does Athens compare to New York for cost of living?

Athens (cost index 41) is 59% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,475/month by moving from New York to Athens.

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