Athens is the most expensive of Greece's 7 priced cities — $1,432 a month in essentials, 34% above Patras at $1,071. The average net salary of $1,334 covers that 0.9×. 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regional unit level. PM2.5 averages 12.9 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 10°C, Jul 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $620 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $742 |
| Groceries | $161 |
| Dining out | $363 |
| Utilities | $257 |
| Local transport | $31 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,432 |
| Avg net salary | $1,334 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,096 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,355 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Athens, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $69.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.66 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.22 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.76 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.76 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.61 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.91 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.51 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.01 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.62 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.18 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.12 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.29 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.04 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.21 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.16 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.16 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.93 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.38 |
| Monthly transit pass | $31.12 |
| Taxi start | $4.47 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.09 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.32 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $224.78 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $32.28 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $26.24 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $54.66 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.37 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Athens has 103.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regional unit level). That is the 4th-highest of 8 Greece cities we track. Greece's national figure is 107.2, so Athens runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8°C | 7°C | 73% | 52% | 52 mm |
| Feb | 11.3°C | 8.8°C | 71% | 49% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 13°C | 10.8°C | 67% | 47% | 44 mm |
| Apr | 16.7°C | 15.1°C | 59% | 40% | 26 mm |
| May | 21°C | 20.5°C | 56% | 37% | 23 mm |
| Jun | 26°C | 26.7°C | 52% | 26% | 25 mm |
| Jul | 29.1°C | 29.6°C | 45% | 8% | 7 mm |
| Aug | 28.6°C | 29.2°C | 47% | 10% | 11 mm |
| Sep | 24.6°C | 25°C | 57% | 23% | 20 mm |
| Oct | 19.7°C | 19.3°C | 66% | 36% | 23 mm |
| Nov | 15.7°C | 14.5°C | 72% | 49% | 40 mm |
| Dec | 11.8°C | 9.7°C | 74% | 51% | 47 mm |
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