Athens

    Greece, Europe
    3.1M people
    Europe/Athens
    Greek
    Cost of living in Athens - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Athens city
    History
    Culture

    Athens

    Athens, the capital of Greece, is a vibrant city steeped in history and culture. A cradle of Western civilization, it boasts ancient landmarks like the Acropolis, alongside modern attractions and a bustling urban life.

    Food
    Nightlife
    Safety
    70
    Security
    Safe
    Cost
    70
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    85
    Medical
    Excellent
    28°
    L: 15°
    Best time to visitApril
    Annual rainfall
    400mm

    Cost of Living

    70
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    65
    Rent Index
    Expensive
    75
    Groceries
    Expensive
    60
    Restaurants
    Moderate

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $700
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average20% higher

    Quality of Life
    Large expat community

    75
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    90
    Outstanding
    Excellent90
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    65
    Very Good
    Good65
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 70/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
    Entertainment
    80/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $2K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    50
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    100
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    65
    out of 100
    Good65
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    70
    out of 100
    Good70
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    85
    Excellent
    Excellent85
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    60
    Moderate
    Poor60

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal
    Emergency Number
    112
    Hospital Density
    40
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    82
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent96
    Excellent longevity indicators

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetySafe
    Score: 70/100
    Crime Rate IndexLow
    Index: 30/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability80/100
    Emergency
    112
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    85
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    82
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    40
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Air Quality Index
    Clean air
    50

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $40
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.80
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $1.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    65
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    75
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    40
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Athens International Airport (ATH)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    65
    Good
    Good65
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    75
    Good
    Good75
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    60 Index
    Average60

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $40
    per month
    Fuel
    $1.8
    per liter
    Taxi
    $1.5
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    50
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $500
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    75
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    70
    Good

    Major Universities

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
    Higher education institution
    Athens University of Economics and Business
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    95
    Excellent95
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    70
    Good70
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    90
    Excellent90
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    80
    Excellent80
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    85
    Excellent85

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Moderate
    60
    Average60
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    40
    Poor40

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Large
    Integration Score
    65
    Good65

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    50 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    100
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure70/100
    Visa Process70/100
    Banking & Finance80/100
    Avg Salary
    $1,500
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $30/month
    Visa Info
    Depends on nationality; Schengen visa usually required for non-EU citizens.
    Business Freedom70/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Large Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease65/100
    Language BarrierLow Barrier
    Score: 40/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency60/100
    Cultural Diversity70/100
    Official Languages
    Greek
    Tipping Culture
    Optional, 5-10%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, with many people enjoying outdoor activities and visiting historical sites.

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    Europe/Athens
    Languages
    Greek
    Emergency
    112
    Healthcare System
    Universal

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Optional, 5-10%
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, with many people enjoying outdoor activities and visiting historical sites.

    Best Time to Visit

    April
    May
    September
    October
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    Depends on nationality; Schengen visa usually required for non-EU citizens.

    Key Statistics

    3.1M
    Population
    70
    Cost Index
    50 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.7K
    1BR Rent
    65
    Transport
    $2K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
    Nearby location
    Athens University of Economics and Business
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Athens International Airport (ATH)
    Nearby location

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