Can you live in Athens with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,621, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Athens with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,621, you would have roughly $379 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Athens with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,621, you would have roughly $1,379 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Athens with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,621, you would have roughly $3,379 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Athens with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,621, you would have roughly $6,379 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Athens, Greece

How much does it really cost to live in Athens? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 660,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EUR

💰 Can I afford Athens? ⚖️ Compare this city Greece →

$ $700 1-bedroom rent / mo

74 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

80 Internet / 100

66 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$700
Food (moderate)	$360
Transport	$35
Utilities	$80
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$70
Entertainment	$170
Total (moderate)	$1,621

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Athens.

Shared accommodation	$300
Studio	$550
1-bedroom	$700
2-bedroom	$1,000
3-bedroom	$1,350

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City Scores

How Athens rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityAthens
LanguageGreek
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Athens

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Pros and Cons of Athens

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,073 per month Basic $1,243 per month Moderate $1,621 per month Comfortable $2,228 per month Premium $3,569 per month

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Can You Live in Athens on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-621 / month
$ 2,000	Affordable	$379 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,379 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,379 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,379 / month