What is the cost of living in Thessaloniki?

The cost of living in Thessaloniki is 68.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.5). Groceries are 41.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 34.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 556 per month. Local purchasing power index is 61.6 (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 · #366 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Thessaloniki?

Q: Should I move to Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki, Greece has a cost of living 68.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.5). It is ranked #366 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 61.6 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.

68.5% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-68.5%

vs NYC

EUR 556

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: Thessaloniki

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

31.5 Mid-priced

Rent

14.3 Very affordable

Groceries

59.0 Moderate

Restaurants

65.8 Moderate

Purchasing Power

61.6 Moderate

Rent in Thessaloniki

1-BR, city centre EUR 556/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 436/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 981/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 748/mo

Save by going outside centre 22% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Greece take-home pay

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

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Considering alternatives?

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🇬🇷 Patras

Greece

CoL index 31.6

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CoL index 34.8

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🇬🇷 Heraklion

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CoL index 37.1

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