In Athens, Greece, living costs about $1366 per month for one person and $3344 for a family of four, including rent.
Athens is 31% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Athens is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Athens is, on average, 74% lower than in New York City.
Athens is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of costs in Athens is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without a substantial income.
Food prices are 13% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Athens is 25% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner | 54 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.1 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.2 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.83 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.35 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 55.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.19 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.13 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.75 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 129 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 200 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 31.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 495 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 928 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 594 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,183 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,45 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,233 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,105 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.72% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.77 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,136 $ |