Athens, Attikí, Greece · Population 3,059,764 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Greece average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €8.97 ($9.75) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €35.88 ($39.00) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.69 ($2.93) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €203 ($221) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €32.89 ($35.75) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €86.71 ($94.25) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €25.12 ($27.30) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €25.12 ($27.30) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.58 ($7.15) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €411 ($447) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €286 ($311) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €858 ($933) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Athens is €1,555 ($1,690) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €884 ($961) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,149 ($1,249) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€286 ($311)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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Kentrikí Makedonía · pop. 802,572
€709 ($771) / moAttikí · pop. 448,051
€709 ($771) / moKríti · pop. 211,370
€666 ($724) / moDytikí Elláda · pop. 173,600
€666 ($724) / moThessalía · pop. 146,377
€666 ($724) / moAttikí · pop. 133,630
€666 ($724) / moAttikí · pop. 100,857
€666 ($724) / moAttikí · pop. 97,616
€666 ($724) / moAthens is the capital and one of the key cities in Greece. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €884 ($961), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €286 ($311) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,063 ($2,242) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,584 ($1,722) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Athens is €1,555 ($1,690). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,149 ($1,249) per month.