Cost of Living in Thessaloniki, Greece

Prices in Thessaloniki, Updated March 2026

Expensive
1 EUR = 1.12 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026
EUR / USD →
🍜 $17.7 15.8 EUR Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕ $5.29 4.73 EUR Cappuccino
🚌 $27.1 24.2 EUR Monthly Transport Pass
🏠 $444.6 397.4 EUR Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Greece alone?

1 person
$1,178
≈ €1,053

To live in Thessaloniki on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,178/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($445), weekday lunches out ($354), weekend casual meals ($94), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($159), a monthly transit pass ($27), and a few taxi rides ($99). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

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

2 persons
$2,175 ≈ €1,944

If there are two of you, plan on around $2,175 ≈ €1,944/month — a proper apartment ($709), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Greece?

Family
$2,461 ≈ €2,200

With a child, the total comes to around $2,461 ≈ €2,200/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 Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $17.7 15.8 EUR
🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $11.8 10.5 EUR
🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $5.50 4.92 EUR
🥛 Milk (1L) $1.47 1.31 EUR
🥚 Eggs (12) $5.72 5.11 EUR
🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $2.02 1.81 EUR
🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $8.25 7.37 EUR
🍎 Apples (1kg) $1.89 1.69 EUR
🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $1.12 1.00 EUR
🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.92 1.72 EUR
🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $15.3 13.7 EUR
🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $2.82 2.52 EUR
🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $1.19 1.06 EUR
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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $934 834.9 EUR
🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $708.7 633.5 EUR
💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $148.6 132.8 EUR
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $597.9 534.5 EUR
🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $444.6 397.4 EUR
💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $143.9 128.6 EUR
📶 Internet (monthly) $20.1 17.9 EUR
📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $401 358.4 EUR
🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $151 134.9 EUR
🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $11.8 10.5 EUR
🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $8.25 7.37 EUR
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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $90.8 81.2 EUR
👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $41.3 36.9 EUR
👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $112 100.1 EUR
👞 Leather Business Shoes $121.5 108.6 EUR
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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🚗 VW Golf (new) $25,030 22,374 EUR
⛽ Gasoline (1L) $2.13 1.90 EUR
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $27.1 24.2 EUR
🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $24.8 22.1 EUR
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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $4.91 4.39 EUR
💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $9.43 8.43 EUR
🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $53.1 47.4 EUR
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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $4.13 3.69 EUR
🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $4.04 3.61 EUR
🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $4.84 4.33 EUR
🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.28 2.04 EUR
🪥 Toothpaste $3.63 3.24 EUR
💇 Men's Haircut $14.2 12.6 EUR
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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Greece?

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Item USD $ EUR €
🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $41.3 36.9 EUR
🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $20.1 17.9 EUR
🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $49.5 44.3 EUR
🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $53.1 47.4 EUR
🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $13 11.6 EUR
☕ Cappuccino $5.29 4.73 EUR
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $5.58 4.99 EUR
📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $530.7 474.4 EUR
📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.60 0.54 EUR
🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $44.8 40.1 EUR
🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $5.24 4.68 EUR
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