What is the cost of living in Athens?

The cost of living in Athens is 65.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.8). Groceries are 45.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 35.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 664 per month. Local purchasing power index is 63.1 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Greece?

In Greece, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,773 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 33.5%). Use our Greece tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇬🇷 Greece · #334 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Athens?

Q: Should I move to Athens?

Athens, Greece has a cost of living 65.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 34.8). It is ranked #334 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 63.1 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Greece earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,773/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

65.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-65.2%

vs NYC

EUR 664

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,773

Net take-home

Moderate

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Greece → EUR 2,773/month net after tax (33.5% effective rate). Full Greece tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Athens

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

34.8 Mid-priced

Rent

17.9 Very affordable

Groceries

54.9 Affordable

Restaurants

64.9 Moderate

Purchasing Power

63.1 Moderate

Rent in Athens

1-BR, city centre EUR 664/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 576/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,155/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,033/mo

Save by going outside centre 13% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Greece take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,773/Net take-home (33.5% effective rate, single filer)

Full Greece tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇬🇷 Heraklion

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CoL index 37.1

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CoL index 37.2

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CoL index 31.6

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