Cost of living in Athens, Greece

Summary of cost of living in Athens

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,385
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,534
  • Cost of living in Athens is cheaper than in 73% of cities in Western Europe (52 out of 71)
  • Cost of living in Athens is cheaper than in 57% of cities in the World (116 out of 202)
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List of prices in Athens
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €15
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €4.58
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.77
12 eggs, large €4.98
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.43
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.78
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.08
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.54
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €13
2 liters of coca-cola €2.76
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.26
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,024
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €818
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €236
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €617
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €468
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €172
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €27
40” flat screen tv €399
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €87
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €12
Hourly rate for cleaning help €7
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €76
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €33
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €99
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €91
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €23,268
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.95
Monthly ticket public transport €30
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €12
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €5.69
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €52
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.92
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.77
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.58
4 rolls of toilet paper €3.16
Tube of toothpaste €2.43
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €14
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €32
2 tickets to the movies €17
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €41
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €47
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €4.24
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €5.25
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €584
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.46
1 month of gym membership in business district €40
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €4.92
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 211 prices entered by 44 different people.
Latest price update: December 11, 2023

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Athens, GRC position in our World Ranking

the world
116th
out of 202
western europe
52nd
out of 71

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