Cost of living in Athens, Greece

Summary of cost of living in Athens

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,460
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,640
  • Cost of living in Athens is cheaper than in 55% of cities in Western Europe (30 out of 55)
  • Cost of living in Athens is more expensive than in 54% of cities in the World (73 out of 156)
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List of prices in Athens
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €18
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.46
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.78
12 eggs, large €5.19
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.41
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.38
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.49
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €13
2 liters of coca-cola €2.60
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.16
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,244
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €799
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €158
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €731
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €508
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €140
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €22
40” flat screen tv €394
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €99
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €10
Hourly rate for cleaning help €7
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €83
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €31
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €106
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €106
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €25,869
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.91
Monthly ticket public transport €29
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) €5.67
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €9
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €49
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €5.98
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €4.21
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.84
4 rolls of toilet paper €2.84
Tube of toothpaste €2.63
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €14
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €39
2 tickets to the movies €17
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €44
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €56
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €10
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €4.17
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €4.94
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €584
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.40
1 month of gym membership in business district €37
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.38
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 369 prices entered by 61 different people.
Latest price update: November 05, 2024

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Athens, GRC position in our World Ranking

the world
73rd
out of 156
western europe
30th
out of 55

Cheapest and most expensive products in Athens, GRC compared to other cities:

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2nd
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3rd
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4th

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