Greece
The ancient birthplace of democracy, dominated by the Acropolis and alive with buzzing tavernas, street art, and a Mediterranean energy that pulses through every neighborhood.
#165 of 250
39% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 865
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Athens is the 165. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 865 for one adult.
Most of that goes on restaurants, which runs 46% above the median city and adds $ 108 a month: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 12, meal at mid-range restaurant (2 people) $ 40. It is also pricier than usual for transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Athens, Greece. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/athens. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 6.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Pork (1kg) | 5.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Beef (1kg) | 13.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 9.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 14.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.02 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Butter (200g) | 3.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Eggs (12) | 4.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Bread (500g) | 1.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Oats (500g) | 1.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.02 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.81 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Market In |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 30.17 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 1.34 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.46 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 78.35 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 25.70 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 23.47 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 39.11 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 10.06 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 16.76 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 26.82 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 74.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 66.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 92.53 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 133.26 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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