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| Expense | Thessaloníki | Athens | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.95 | $9.75 | Thessaloníki |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $31.80 | $39.00 | Thessaloníki |
| Cappuccino | $2.39 | $2.93 | Thessaloníki |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $180 | $221 | Thessaloníki |
| Monthly public transport pass | $29.15 | $35.75 | Thessaloníki |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $76.85 | $94.25 | Thessaloníki |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $22.26 | $27.30 | Thessaloníki |
| Fitness club membership | $22.26 | $27.30 | Thessaloníki |
| Cinema ticket | $5.83 | $7.15 | Thessaloníki |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $346 | $447 | Thessaloníki |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $241 | $311 | Thessaloníki |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $723 | $933 | Thessaloníki |
| Total single-person budget | $771 | $961 | Thessaloníki |
| Average net salary | $1,378 | $1,690 |
Thessaloníki is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Thessaloníki runs about $771 versus $961 in Athens — a difference of roughly 25%.
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 Thessaloníki · Full cost of living in Athens