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Average Cost of Living in Athens
The average cost of living in Athens, Greece is $1,122 per month for a single person, and $2,393 per month for a family of four. A one-bedroom apartment rents for around $738 per month. The local average net salary is $1,363 per month.
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Updated today
Index 25.5 · NYC = 100
Estimated monthly cost
- Single person
- $1,122 / month
- Family of 4
- $2,393 / mo
- Student
- $659 / mo
Includes rent, food, utilities, transport, and dining out. Excludes healthcare, taxes, and discretionary travel.
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On this page 11 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Salary calculator for Athens | Find out the monthly salary needed for a single, family, or student lifestyle. |
| Rent & Property Prices in Athens | Apartment rent and property purchase price per square meter. |
| Grocery Prices in Athens | Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat. |
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Athens | Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices. |
| Utility & Internet Costs in Athens | Monthly electricity, heating, water, mobile, and broadband bills. |
| Childcare & Preschool in Athens | Preschool fees and international school tuition. |
| Clothing Prices in Athens | Jeans, dresses, running shoes, and leather shoes from chain stores. |
| Gym, Cinema & Leisure in Athens | Gym memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets. |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens | Meals at inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, coffee, and soft drinks. |
| Salaries & Mortgages in Athens | Average monthly net salary and mortgage interest rates. |
| Athens FAQs | Common questions about rent, salaries, food, and transport in Athens. |
Rent & Property Prices in Athens
Apartment rent and property purchase price per square meter.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $738 | $590 – $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $612 | $472 – $814 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,332 | $1,061 – $2,359 |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,097 | $826 – $1,651 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $4,086 | $2,830 – $4,921 |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $3,471 | $2,359 – $4,953 |
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $738$590 – $1,061
- 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $612$472 – $814
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,332$1,061 – $2,359
- 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,097$826 – $1,651
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre $4,086$2,830 – $4,921
- Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $3,471$2,359 – $4,953
Grocery Prices in Athens
Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.78 | $1.18 – $2.36 |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $1.57 | $1.18 – $2.36 |
| White Rice (1 kg) | $3.40 | $1.18 – $5.66 |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.53 | $2.83 – $7.08 |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | $15 | $12 – $20 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $11 | $7.67 – $17 |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $18 | $14 – $21 |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2.32 | $1.18 – $3.30 |
| Bananas (1 kg) | $2.13 | $1.65 – $3.54 |
| Oranges (1 kg) | $1.50 | $0.94 – $2.95 |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2.24 | $1.18 – $3.54 |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | $1.27 | $0.68 – $2.36 |
| Onions (1 kg) | $1.27 | $0.94 – $1.89 |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.11 | $0.83 – $1.65 |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.94 | $0.35 – $1.77 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $11 | $7.08 – $18 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $2.12 | $1.18 – $3.30 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.90 | $1.30 – $4.72 |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $5.90 | $5.66 – $5.90 |
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.78$1.18 – $2.36
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $1.57$1.18 – $2.36
- White Rice (1 kg) $3.40$1.18 – $5.66
- Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.53$2.83 – $7.08
- Local Cheese (1 kg) $15$12 – $20
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $11$7.67 – $17
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $18$14 – $21
- Apples (1 kg) $2.32$1.18 – $3.30
- Bananas (1 kg) $2.13$1.65 – $3.54
- Oranges (1 kg) $1.50$0.94 – $2.95
- Tomatoes (1 kg) $2.24$1.18 – $3.54
- Potatoes (1 kg) $1.27$0.68 – $2.36
- Onions (1 kg) $1.27$0.94 – $1.89
- Lettuce (1 Head) $1.11$0.83 – $1.65
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $0.94$0.35 – $1.77
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $11$7.08 – $18
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $2.12$1.18 – $3.30
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $2.90$1.30 – $4.72
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $5.90$5.66 – $5.90
Public Transport & Car Costs in Athens
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.42 | $1.42 – $1.65 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $32 | $32 – $35 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $4.72 | $2.12 – $5.90 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.06 | $1.06 – $2.36 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $18 | $18 – $24 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.17 | $2.00 – $2.41 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $29,459 | $29,423 – $30,662 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $28,954 | $25,437 – $31,841 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.42$1.42 – $1.65
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $32$32 – $35
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $4.72$2.12 – $5.90
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.06$1.06 – $2.36
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $18$18 – $24
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $2.17$2.00 – $2.41
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $29,459$29,423 – $30,662
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $28,954$25,437 – $31,841
Utility & Internet Costs in Athens
Monthly electricity, heating, water, mobile, and broadband bills.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $207 | $140 – $354 |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $27 | $18 – $35 |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $35 | $29 – $44 |
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $207$140 – $354
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $27$18 – $35
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $35$29 – $44
Childcare & Preschool in Athens
Preschool fees and international school tuition.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $648 | $472 – $835 |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $14,315 | $10,283 – $17,689 |
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $648$472 – $835
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $14,315$10,283 – $17,689
Clothing Prices in Athens
Jeans, dresses, running shoes, and leather shoes from chain stores.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $99 | $71 – $130 |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $42 | $24 – $65 |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $109 | $65 – $142 |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $137 | $94 – $177 |
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $99$71 – $130
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $42$24 – $65
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $109$65 – $142
- Men's Leather Business Shoes $137$94 – $177
Gym, Cinema & Leisure in Athens
Gym memberships, tennis court rentals, and cinema tickets.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $59 | $25 – $94 |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $26 | $18 – $35 |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $11 | $9.43 – $15 |
- Monthly Fitness Club Membership $59$25 – $94
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $26$18 – $35
- Cinema Ticket (International Release) $11$9.43 – $15
Restaurant Prices in Athens
Meals at inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, coffee, and soft drinks.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $18 | $12 – $29 |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $71 | $53 – $94 |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $11 | $9.43 – $12 |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $5.90 | $4.72 – $7.08 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $5.90 | $4.72 – $8.26 |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.20 | $2.59 – $5.31 |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $2.68 | $1.77 – $4.13 |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.64 | $0.59 – $1.18 |
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $18$12 – $29
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $71$53 – $94
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $11$9.43 – $12
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) $5.90$4.72 – $7.08
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $5.90$4.72 – $8.26
- Cappuccino (Regular Size) $4.20$2.59 – $5.31
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) $2.68$1.77 – $4.13
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) $0.64$0.59 – $1.18
Salaries & Mortgages in Athens
Average monthly net salary and mortgage interest rates.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,363 | — |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.44% | — |
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $1,363
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.44%
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to live in Athens?
- An estimated $1,122 per month covers rent, food, utilities, and transport for one person in Athens. A family of four needs around $2,393 per month, while students living shared accommodation manage on roughly $659.
- How much money do I need to live in Athens?
- Plan for at least $1,122 per month as a single person, $2,393 per month for a family of four, or $659 per month as a student in shared accommodation. Add 15–25% on top for taxes, savings, and discretionary spending — that's the salary you should be targeting before relocating to Athens.
- What is the average rent in Athens?
- A one-bedroom apartment in Athens rents for around $738 per month, with three-bedroom apartments in the city centre around $1,332 per month. Prices vary depending on neighbourhood, building age, and furnishings.
- What is the average salary in Athens?
- The average monthly net salary in Athens is around $1,363. Whether that's enough to live comfortably depends on housing choice — rent typically claims 54% of a single-person paycheck.
- How much does food cost in Athens?
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Athens costs around $18. Cooking at home, a single person spends roughly $70 per month on groceries. Staples like milk ($1.78/L) and bread ($1.57/500g) are typical.
- What is public transport like in Athens?
- A monthly public transport pass in Athens costs around $32. Cities with extensive metro and bus networks generally let residents skip car ownership entirely, particularly when commuting from areas outside the city centre.
- Is the internet expensive in Athens?
- Unlimited broadband at 60 Mbps or higher in Athens costs around $35 per month — useful context for remote workers comparing locations.