Greece · Europe
Athens
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,700Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,150/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Greece.
Healthcare
Greece has universal public coverage (ESY/EOPYY) with good hospitals in Athens and Thessaloniki, though public facilities face staffing and waiting-time pressures, so many residents use private clinics.
Taxes
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income including foreign pensions at progressive rates (9%–44%), but qualifying new resident retirees may elect a 7% flat tax on all foreign-source income for 15 years.
English
High — English is widely spoken in Athens, Thessaloniki and tourist islands, and among younger and university-educated Greeks, less so in rural areas.
Getting in — Greece
Full Greece guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
90 days within any 180-day period
Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa
1 yr, renewable → residency
Digital Nomad Visa
1 year, convertible to 2-yr residence permit
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Athens at a glance
Athens, Greece costs about $1,700 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 47% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $800 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 100 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Warsaw at $1,660 a month to Funchal at $1,700.
Costs verified on November 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Athens
How much does it cost to live in Athens?
A solo remote worker in Athens, Greece spends an estimated $1,700 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Athens?
Rent in Athens is an estimated $800 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Athens?
Internet in Athens averages 100 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Athens?
A coworking space in Athens costs an estimated $120 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Athens safe?
Athens has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Athens's nomad score?
Athens scores 8/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.