How much do groceries cost in Athens?

Basic grocery prices: milk (1L) — $2.11, eggs (12) — $5.93, chicken breast (500g) — $6.45.

Cost of Living in Athens, Greece

Prices in Greece — Athens + 12 more cities, Updated March 2026

Very Expensive

1 EUR = 1.12 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026

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🍜 $21.2 19 EUR Business Lunch (incl. drink)

☕ $5.32 4.76 EUR Cappuccino

🚌 $33 29.5 EUR Monthly Transport Pass

🏠 $606.2 541.8 EUR Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Athens alone?

1 person

$1,351

≈ €1,207

To live in Athens on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,351/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($606), weekday lunches out ($425), weekend casual meals ($75), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($160), a monthly transit pass ($33), and a few taxi rides ($52). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Athens for two?

2 persons

$2,423 ≈ €2,166

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,423 ≈ €2,166/month — a proper apartment ($934), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Athens?

Family

$2,685 ≈ €2,400

With a child, the total comes to around $2,685 ≈ €2,400/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $21.2 19 EUR

🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $9.43 8.43 EUR

🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $6.45 5.77 EUR

🥛 Milk (1L) $2.11 1.89 EUR

🥚 Eggs (12) $5.93 5.30 EUR

🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $2.72 2.43 EUR

🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $9.43 8.43 EUR

🍎 Apples (1kg) $2.89 2.58 EUR

🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.54 1.38 EUR

🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.82 1.63 EUR

🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $15.3 13.7 EUR

🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.70 2.41 EUR

🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.49 1.33 EUR

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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,415 1,265 EUR

🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $934 834.9 EUR

💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $198.1 177.1 EUR

🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $906.9 810.6 EUR

🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $606.2 541.8 EUR

💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $161.6 144.4 EUR

📶 Internet (monthly) $27.1 24.2 EUR

📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $456.4 408 EUR

🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $133.3 119.1 EUR

🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $13 11.6 EUR

🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $9.43 8.43 EUR

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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $105 93.8 EUR

👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $30.7 27.4 EUR

👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $106.1 94.9 EUR

👞 Leather Business Shoes $103.8 92.8 EUR

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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

🚗 VW Golf (new) $30,089 26,897 EUR

⛽ Gasoline (1L) $2.08 1.86 EUR

🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $33 29.5 EUR

🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $13 11.6 EUR

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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $6.34 5.67 EUR

💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $9.43 8.43 EUR

🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $55.4 49.5 EUR

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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $6.89 6.16 EUR

🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $4.42 3.95 EUR

🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $5.52 4.93 EUR

🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $3.04 2.72 EUR

🪥 Toothpaste $2.88 2.57 EUR

💇 Men's Haircut $15.3 13.7 EUR

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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Athens?

Item USD $ EUR €

🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $50.7 45.3 EUR

🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $20.1 17.9 EUR

🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $63.7 56.9 EUR

🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $79 70.6 EUR

🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $13 11.6 EUR

☕ Cappuccino $5.32 4.76 EUR

🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $6.60 5.90 EUR

📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $688.7 615.6 EUR

📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.47 0.42 EUR

🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $55.4 49.5 EUR

🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $6.97 6.23 EUR

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Prices by City

Which city in Greece is the cheapest to live in?

	Athens ★	Chania	Thessaloniki	Corfu	Heraklion	Rhodes
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink)	$21.2 19 EUR	$18.9 16.9 EUR	$17.7 15.8 EUR	$15.3 13.7 EUR	$14.2 12.6 EUR	$18.9 16.9 EUR
☕ Cappuccino	$5.32 4.76 EUR	$3.60 3.22 EUR	$5.29 4.73 EUR	$3.83 3.42 EUR	$4.20 3.75 EUR	$3.90 3.49 EUR
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml)	$6.60 5.90 EUR	$4.65 4.16 EUR	$5.58 4.99 EUR	$4.38 3.92 EUR	$4.19 3.75 EUR	$5.65 5.05 EUR
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass	$33 29.5 EUR	$68.4 61.1 EUR	$27.1 24.2 EUR	—	$60.1 53.8 EUR	$59 52.7 EUR
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive)	$906.9 810.6 EUR	$572 511.3 EUR	$597.9 534.5 EUR	$484.7 433.3 EUR	$415.1 371.1 EUR	$520.1 464.9 EUR

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All Cities in Greece

Average cost of living in other cities

Athens ~$1,351 (current) Alexandroupoli ~$706 Chania ~$1,161 Corfu ~$894 Heraklion ~$940 Ioannina ~$631 Kalamata ~$587 Kavala ~$707 Patras ~$764 Rhodes ~$927 Santorini Thessaloniki ~$1,178 Volos ~$847

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Greece lives two different lives - summer prices skyrocket, winter becomes way more reasonable, and you can catch an incredible contrast between empty beaches and real local life. The country has 13 cities: from colorful Kalamata ($587/month) to cosmopolitan Athens ($1,351/month), with most towns hovering around $587-$1,351/month. Ancient Greeks invented democracy in Athens, and today in Athenian cafes you'll hear debates just as passionate - it's part of the local culture, so don't take it personally if someone pulls you into a political argument.