Thessaloniki ranks 4th of 7 priced cities in Greece on cost — $1,281 a month in essentials, 20% above Patras, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,185 covers that 0.9×. 96.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regional unit level. PM2.5 averages 13.7 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 6°C, Jul 28°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 | $490 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $631 |
| Groceries | $169 |
| Dining out | $350 |
| Utilities | $254 |
| Local transport | $18 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,281 |
| Avg net salary | $1,185 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $830 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,051 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Thessaloniki, 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 | $60.51 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.35 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.76 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.73 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.72 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.72 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.52 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.43 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.21 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.68 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.24 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.46 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.24 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.27 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.17 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.97 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.69 |
| Monthly transit pass | $18.44 |
| Taxi start | $4.32 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.04 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.28 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $222.63 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.31 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.89 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.37 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Thessaloniki has 96.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regional unit level). That is the 6th-highest of 8 Greece cities we track. Greece's national figure is 107.2, so Thessaloniki runs 11 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 | 6.2°C | 3.4°C | 75% | 52% | 61 mm |
| Feb | 9.4°C | 7.1°C | 72% | 53% | 44 mm |
| Mar | 11.8°C | 9.9°C | 70% | 55% | 84 mm |
| Apr | 15.9°C | 14.9°C | 66% | 45% | 47 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 21°C | 67% | 49% | 78 mm |
| Jun | 25.3°C | 27.5°C | 66% | 40% | 84 mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 30.7°C | 60% | 20% | 41 mm |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 30.4°C | 61% | 26% | 58 mm |
| Sep | 23.4°C | 24.7°C | 66% | 38% | 46 mm |
| Oct | 17.8°C | 17.8°C | 73% | 46% | 47 mm |
| Nov | 13.1°C | 12°C | 77% | 57% | 66 mm |
| Dec | 8.3°C | 6°C | 78% | 54% | 66 mm |
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