Cost of living in Athens

Athens, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1909 for one person and $4261 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Athens compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Athens are 34% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Athens compare to your city?

Athens is 52% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Athens is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Athens?

Who is Athens a good fit for?

Athens is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Athens so expensive?

The high costs in Athens are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Athens?

Food costs are 6% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Athens?

Public transport is 44% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more budget-friendly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1909 $
Without Rent
683 $
Rent & Utilities
1226 $
Food
506 $
Transport
42 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
2953 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
127.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.9 $
Dinner 56.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.37 $
Capuccino 3.9 $
Coke, 330ml 2.43 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.84 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.26 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.45 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.23 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.82 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.33 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.29 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.9 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.43 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.19 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.88 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.87 $
Cigarette pack 7.09 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.73 $
Monthly Pass 36.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.81 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 104 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.63 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.21 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.76 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 193 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 302 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.2 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 905 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,602 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,284 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,142 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,506 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,036 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 2,953 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.60%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 25.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13 $
Haircut 12.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 80.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 47.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 881 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,500 $

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