Athens, Greece

Cost of Living in Athens, Greece

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Athens costs approximately $1,489 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $731. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Athens is a city in Greece, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,489 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $731 per month, or $624 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 87 Mbps median download speed, and Greece offers a digital nomad visa. On safety, Athens scores 66/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 96°F and winter highs around 58°F, with roughly 350 sunny days a year.

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Monthly Cost$1,489≈ $50/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$731
Internet87 Mbps
Safety66/100
Avg Temp77°F

Athens Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$17.67
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$70.67
McDonald's Combo Meal$10.60
Cappuccino$4.25
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$5.89
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$0.61

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.83
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.43
Eggs (12)$4.77
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$5.09
Apples (1 lb)$1.04
Bananas (1 lb)$0.97
Tomatoes (1 lb)$1.04
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.61
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.01
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$11.78
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$5.89

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$1.41
Monthly Transit Pass$31.80
Taxi Start$4.24
Taxi (1 Mile)$1.80
Gasoline (1 Liter)$2.08
VW Golf (New)$29,422.85

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$212.31
Mobile Phone Plan$26.84
Broadband Internet$34.61

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$57.95
Cinema Ticket$10.90
Preschool (Monthly)$653.07
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$13,226.02

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$103.47
Nike Running Shoes$106.25

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$730.58
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$624.26
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$1,365.34
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$1,145.06
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$380.14
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$331.41

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$1,369.05
Mortgage Interest Rate4.61%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Athens

Internet87 Mbps
Safety66/100
Healthcare59/100
Public Transit62/100
Walkability75/100
Nightlife76/100
Food Scene85/100
Fine Dining35/100
Coffee Culture80/100
Air Quality82/100
Green Spaces45/100
Culture92/100
Beaches90/100
Hiking60/100
Surfing15/100
Coworking Spaces25
US Visa-Free90 days

Neighborhoods in Athens

Plaka · Koukaki · Exarchia · Psyrri · Kolonaki

Communities & Expat Groups

Digital Nomads in Greece · Digital Nomads Athens · Digital Nomads Athens

Athens FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Athens?

A single person should budget around $1,489 per month in Athens, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Athens?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Athens averages $731 per month, dropping to about $624 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,365.

Is Athens safe?

Athens scores 66/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 65/100.

How fast is the internet in Athens?

Median download speeds in Athens are around 87 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 25 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Greece offer a digital nomad visa?

Yes — Greece offers a digital nomad visa. US passport holders can typically stay 90 days visa-free before applying.

What is the weather like in Athens?

Athens sees summer highs around 96°F and winter highs near 58°F, with about 350 sunny days and 76 rainy days per year.

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