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Cost of Living in Thessaloníki

Thessaloníki, Kentrikí Makedonía, Greece · Population 802,572

▲ +0% vs Greece average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€709 ($771)
Couple, monthly€1,267 ($1,377)
Family of four, monthly€1,647 ($1,790)

Estimated Prices in Thessaloníki

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€7.31 ($7.95)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€29.26 ($31.80)per meal
Cappuccino€2.19 ($2.39)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€166 ($180)per month
Monthly public transport pass€26.82 ($29.15)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€70.70 ($76.85)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€20.48 ($22.26)per month
Fitness club membership€20.48 ($22.26)per month
Cinema ticket€5.36 ($5.83)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€319 ($346)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€222 ($241)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€665 ($723)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Thessaloníki is €1,268 ($1,378) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €709 ($771) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €922 ($1,002) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€222 ($241)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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2 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Stavroúpoli

3 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Évosmos

4 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Péfka

5 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Efkarpía

6 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Pylaía

6 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Kalamariá

6 km away · Kentrikí Makedonía

Other Major Cities in Greece

Athens

Attikí · pop. 3,059,764

€884 ($961) / mo

Piraeus

Attikí · pop. 448,051

€709 ($771) / mo

Irákleio

Kríti · pop. 211,370

€666 ($724) / mo

Pátra

Dytikí Elláda · pop. 173,600

€666 ($724) / mo

Lárisa

Thessalía · pop. 146,377

€666 ($724) / mo

Peristéri

Attikí · pop. 133,630

€666 ($724) / mo

Acharnés

Attikí · pop. 100,857

€666 ($724) / mo

Kallithéa

Attikí · pop. 97,616

€666 ($724) / mo

Living in Thessaloníki

Thessaloníki is one of the key cities in Greece. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €709 ($771), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €222 ($241) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,647 ($1,790) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,267 ($1,377) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Thessaloníki is €1,268 ($1,378). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €922 ($1,002) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thessaloníki expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €709 ($771) per month in Thessaloníki including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Greece.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Thessaloníki?
A net salary of around €922 ($1,002) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Thessaloníki with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Thessaloníki is €1,268 ($1,378).
How much is rent in Thessaloníki?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €319 ($346) per month in the city centre and €222 ($241) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €665 ($723).
Is Thessaloníki cheaper than Greece on average?
No — Thessaloníki is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Greece average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Thessaloníki?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €166 ($180) in Thessaloníki. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Thessaloníki compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Thessaloníki is estimated at €27 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Thessaloníki are estimates based on Greece national averages adjusted for city size (population 802,572). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.