Greece · Europe
Thessaloniki
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,475Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $990/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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Thessaloniki at a glance
Thessaloniki, Greece costs about $1,475 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 41% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $600 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 120 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Granada at $1,465 a month to Krakow at $1,500.
Costs verified on September 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Thessaloniki
How much does it cost to live in Thessaloniki?
A solo remote worker in Thessaloniki, Greece spends an estimated $1,475 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Thessaloniki?
Rent in Thessaloniki is an estimated $600 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Thessaloniki?
Internet in Thessaloniki averages 120 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Thessaloniki?
A coworking space in Thessaloniki costs an estimated $120 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Thessaloniki safe?
Thessaloniki has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Thessaloniki's nomad score?
Thessaloniki scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.