Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,566/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$2,156
Family of 4
$4,693
Median local salary (after tax)$1,355/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Athens$737$621$1,349Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.79
Bread (loaf)$1.00
Eggs (12)$4.56
Rice (1kg)$1.80
Chicken (1kg)$7.00
Apples (1kg)$1.80
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.20
Potatoes (1kg)$1.00
Water (1.5L)$0.80
Wine (mid-range)$12
Beer (0.5L store)$1.50
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$18
Mid-range dinner for 2$71
Cappuccino$4.15
Beer (draught)$4.00
Coke (0.33L)$2.50
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$32
Single ride$1.42
Gasoline (1L)$2.11
Greece vs. the neighbors
🇬🇷Greece(this country)
$1,566/mo🇹🇷Turkey
$1,570/mo🇭🇺Hungary
$1,549/mo🇷🇸Serbia
$1,607/mo🇪🇪Estonia
$1,779/mo🇷🇴Romania
$1,310/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Greece?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,566/month including rent. Athens is the cheapest at $1,566/mo.
What is the average rent in Greece?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $737/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Greece?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,355, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.