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Thessaloníki vs Athens

Greece vs Greece · 303 km apart

Thessaloníki

Greece

€709 ($771)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Athens

Greece

€884 ($961)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseThessaloníkiAthensCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.95$9.75Thessaloníki
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$31.80$39.00Thessaloníki
Cappuccino$2.39$2.93Thessaloníki
Monthly groceries (single person)$180$221Thessaloníki
Monthly public transport pass$29.15$35.75Thessaloníki
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$76.85$94.25Thessaloníki
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$22.26$27.30Thessaloníki
Fitness club membership$22.26$27.30Thessaloníki
Cinema ticket$5.83$7.15Thessaloníki
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$346$447Thessaloníki
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$241$311Thessaloníki
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$723$933Thessaloníki
Total single-person budget$771$961Thessaloníki
Average net salary$1,378$1,690

Verdict

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thessaloníki cheaper than Athens?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $771 per month in Thessaloníki versus $961 in Athens — about 25% less.
How far is Thessaloníki from Athens?
The straight-line distance between Thessaloníki and Athens is approximately 303 km (188 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Thessaloníki or Athens?
The estimated average net salary is $1,378 in Thessaloníki and $1,690 in Athens. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $607 in Thessaloníki versus $729 in Athens per month.