Greece (GR)
Greece is a southeastern European republic and EU member state, birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games, celebrated for its 6,000 sun-drenched islands, ancient ruins from the Acropolis to Delphi, vibrant Mediterranean cuisine, and a warm culture that draws expats, retirees, digital nomads, and Golden Visa investors from across the world.
Capital: Athens
Region: Europe
Language: Greek
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Greece — 2026 data in EUR.
52
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Affordable compared to most Western countries. Good value for the quality of life offered.
Food & Groceries
Loaf of bread (700g, supermarket) €1.00–1.60
Fresh baguette / bakery bread €0.50–1.20
Milk (1 litre, supermarket) €1.00–1.40
Eggs (12, free range) €2.50–3.80
Chicken (1kg, skinless breast) €5.00–7.50
Beef (1kg, local cut) €8–14
Lamb (1kg, leg) €10–18
Tomatoes (1kg, laïki market) €0.80–1.80
Potatoes (1kg) €0.50–1.00
Olive oil (1 litre, extra virgin, Greek) €7–14
Feta cheese (400g, PDO) €3.00–5.50
Greek yoghurt (500g, full fat) €1.50–2.50
Rice (1kg) €1.00–2.50
Pasta (500g) €0.70–1.50
Local wine (bottle, table wine) €4–10
Beer (500ml, Mythos or Alpha) €0.80–1.20 (supermarket)
Bottle of water (1.5L, supermarket) €0.30–0.60
Dining Out
Souvlaki wrap (σουβλάκι) €3.50–5.50
Meal at inexpensive taverna (per person) €12–20
3-course meal at mid-range restaurant (per person) €25–45
Fine dining (per person, excl. wine) €50–100+
Greek coffee / espresso €1.50–2.50
Freddo cappuccino (takeaway) €2.50–4.00
Beer at café/bar (500ml) €3.50–6.00
Glass of local wine at taverna €3–7
Fast food meal (McDonald's / local) €8–12
Pizza delivery (family size) €12–18
Gyros plate (sit-down) €8–13
Rent
Studio/1-bed apartment rent (central Athens) €550–900/month
2-bedroom apartment rent (central Athens) €800–1,400/month
3-bedroom apartment rent (central Athens) €1,100–2,000/month
Studio rent (Thessaloniki) €350–600/month
Studio rent (smaller city/island) €250–500/month
Shared flat room (central Athens) €350–600/month
Transport
Athens metro/bus single ticket €1.40
Athens monthly travel card (unlimited) €30
Athens airport metro ticket €10.50 single
Taxi flag-fall (Athens) €1.29 (day) + €0.74/km
Taxi Athens centre → airport €38–50
Athens–Thessaloniki bus (KTEL) €39–45 one way
Athens–Thessaloniki train €20–35 one way
Athens–Crete ferry (economy) €35–60 one way
Petrol (unleaded 95, per litre) €1.70–1.95
Monthly motorcycle/scooter cost (all in) €100–200
Health & Insurance
GP visit (public, with AMKA) €0–5 co-payment
GP visit (private doctor) €50–100
Specialist visit (private clinic) €80–150
Emergency room visit (public hospital) €0–25
Basic blood tests (private lab) €30–80
Dental check-up (private) €30–60
Prescription co-payment (EOPYY) €0.50–5 (chronic illness medicines often fully subsidised)
Private health insurance (individual, basic plan) €40–120/month
Physiotherapy session (private) €40–80
Utilities
Electricity (1-bed apartment, monthly) €30–70
Gas / natural gas or LPG (monthly) €20–60
Water (municipal, monthly) €15–30
Internet (fibre broadband, monthly) €20–40
Mobile plan (30GB data + calls) €10–25
Childcare
Public nursery / βρεφονηπιακός σταθμός (municipal) €0–150/month
Private nursery / kindergarten (Athens) €300–700/month
International school Athens (annual tuition) €8,000–20,000/year
State school (δημοτικό / γυμνάσιο) Free
Babysitter / νταντά (per hour) €6–12
Leisure
Cinema ticket €8–12 (outdoor summer cinema: €8–10)
Theatre/concert ticket (mainstream) €15–50
Athens Acropolis Museum entry €15 (adults)
Gym membership (monthly, basic) €30–60
Swimming pool (public, annual, Athens municipality) €50–100/season
Haircut (men, barbershop) €10–20
Haircut (women, cut + blow-dry) €30–60
Netflix subscription (standard plan) €13.99/month
Book (new release, Greek or English) €10–20
Day trip to an island (ferry return, Athens) €30–70
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