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Cheaper overall| Expense | Athens | Thessaloníki | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $7.95 | Thessaloníki |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $31.80 | Thessaloníki |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $2.39 | Thessaloníki |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $180 | Thessaloníki |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $29.15 | Thessaloníki |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $76.85 | Thessaloníki |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $22.26 | Thessaloníki |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $22.26 | Thessaloníki |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $5.83 | Thessaloníki |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $447 | $346 | Thessaloníki |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $311 | $241 | Thessaloníki |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $933 | $723 | Thessaloníki |
| Total single-person budget | $961 | $771 | Thessaloníki |
| Average net salary | $1,690 | $1,378 |
Thessaloníki is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Athens runs about $961 versus $771 in Thessaloníki — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Athens leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Athens · Full cost of living in Thessaloníki