Cost of Living

Thessaloniki, Greece

Live cost-of-living data for Thessaloniki — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
29/ 10071% cheaper than New York
$960/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
22%
Income Tax
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$530/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$380/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
Food & Groceries
45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.1/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.1/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.75/km
Utilities
40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
42/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$32/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.2/bottle
Dining Out
48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$13/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
52/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$600/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$16/pack
Fitness & Sports
45/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$38/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6.5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Ano Poli, Ladadika, Kalamaria

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thessaloniki cheap to live in?

Thessaloniki has a cost of living index of 29/100, where New York = 100. It is 71% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in Thessaloniki?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Thessaloniki costs approximately $530/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $380/month.

Is Thessaloniki good for digital nomads?

Thessaloniki has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Thessaloniki?

The median net monthly salary in Thessaloniki is approximately $960 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

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

Thessaloniki (cost index 29) is 71% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,775/month by moving from New York to Thessaloniki.

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