Cost of Living in Athens
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Athens, Greece.
Overall, the cost of living in Athens is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 35 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)26
Groceries index44
Dining out index40
Transport index24
Utilities index42
Median annual salary$18,000
Minimum wage$5.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$350
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation3.0%
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