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Kos vs Athens

GR Greece GR Greece

Kos, Greece compared with Athens, Greece: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
GR Kos GR Athens
Country Greece Greece
Nomad score 6.3 / 10 7.2 / 10
Cost of living $3,760 / mo $3,252 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 25° / 21°C 21° / 17°C
Air quality (AQI) 39 Good 37 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
GR Kos GR Athens
Average high 22.5°C 22.8°C
Average low 17.4°C 14.3°C
Precipitation 44 mm / mo 41 mm / mo
Sunshine 331 h / mo 317 h / mo
Humidity 66% 61%
Rain days 5.2 / mo 5.3 / mo
Wind speed 24 km/h 15.5 km/h

GR Kos · average high by month

GR Athens · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
GR Kos GR Athens
US AQI 39 37
PM2.5 7.7 µg/m³ 7.5 µg/m³
PM10 10.4 µg/m³ 12.9 µg/m³
Ozone 62 µg/m³ 63 µg/m³
UV index 1 0.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
GR Kos GR Athens
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.0 5.3
Local Payment Services 7.0 8.3
Startup Scene 3.0 6.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
GR Kos GR Athens
Air Conditioning 7.5 7.9
Green Spaces 5.1 4.7
Natural Disaster Risk 5.9 5.9
Noise Pollution 5.2 4.1
Seasonal Variety 5.0 6.2
Weather 7.8 6.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
GR Kos GR Athens
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 8.7
Power Grid Reliability 7.8 8.5
Public WiFi Availability 5.4 6.8
VPN Reliability 8.6 8.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
GR Kos GR Athens
Accommodation Cost 4.8 5.6
Cost of Living 5.9 6.1
Currency Stability 9.1 9.1
Entertainment Cost 6.2 6.5
Food & Groceries 6.2 7.0
Gym Membership Cost 5.6 6.7
Transportation Cost 7.2 7.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
GR Kos GR Athens
Culture 7.5 9.1
Indoors Fun 4.7 7.5
Language Learning Opportunities 4.5 5.8
Local Experiences & Tours 7.6 8.5
Nightlife 6.7 8.2
Outdoors & Nature 8.5 7.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
GR Kos GR Athens
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.0 7.2
Nomad Friendly 5.5 7.8
Online Community Presence 3.4 7.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
GR Kos GR Athens
Cafes with WiFi 6.5 8.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.4 8.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.1 7.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.6 7.8
Internet Speed 7.6 8.4
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 8.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
GR Kos GR Athens
Fitness Facilities 5.8 7.4
Food Scene 7.2 8.7
Healthy Food Options 6.8 8.1
Yoga Studios 5.3 7.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
GR Kos GR Athens
Healthcare 7.0 7.4
Healthcare Affordability 7.4 7.1
Healthcare Quality 6.6 7.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
GR Kos GR Athens
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.5 7.6
Ease of Business Registration 4.3 4.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.2 4.0
Freedom of Speech 7.9 8.2
Political Stability 7.5 7.3
Tax Friendliness 5.5 5.8
Visa Ease 6.9 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
GR Kos GR Athens
Air Quality 8.0 5.5
Cleanliness 7.2 5.9
Environmental Quality 7.6 6.3
Family Friendly 7.9 7.1
Language Barrier 7.2 6.1
Work-Life Balance 7.8 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
GR Kos GR Athens
Female Friendly 8.0 7.4
Racial Tolerance 7.2 6.6
Safety 8.4 7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
GR Kos GR Athens
Airport Connectivity 6.8 8.6
Cycling 6.3 4.2
Intercity Travel Options 5.6 7.8
Public Transit 4.4 7.8
Ride-sharing Services 2.2 7.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.8 6.5
Walkability 6.7 7.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
GR Kos GR Athens
Coworking Quality 3.7 7.2
Freelance Ecosystem 3.6 5.8
Networking Opportunities 3.8 6.5
Remote Job Opportunities 3.7 5.8
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
GR Kos GR Athens
Jeans $87 per pair $95 per pair
Summer Dress $52 per dress $46 per dress
Running Shoes $98 per pair $110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
GR Kos GR Athens
Dining Out $173 per month $127 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
GR Kos GR Athens
Cinema Ticket $10 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
GR Kos GR Athens
Coffee $4.04 per cup $4.39 per cup
Beer $5.19 per pint $5.78 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14 per meal $17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $81 per meal $64 per meal
Fast Food Combo $10 per meal $10 per meal
Apples $2.88 per kg $2.25 per kg
Bread $2.08 per loaf $1.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.04 per bottle $0.75 per bottle
Milk $1.96 per liter $1.91 per liter
Rice $2.88 per kg $2.43 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $11 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
GR Kos GR Athens
Groceries $231 per month $324 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
GR Kos GR Athens
Health Insurance $58 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
GR Kos GR Athens
Doctor Visit (GP) $69 per visit $52 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.23 per purchase $9.82 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
GR Kos GR Athens
Housing $577 per month $520 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $577 per month $832 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,384 per month $1,675 per month
Coworking Space $208 per month $225 per month
Coliving Space $865 per month $1,017 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
GR Kos GR Athens
Internet & Mobile $46 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
GR Kos GR Athens
Leisure Activities $58 per month $69 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
GR Kos GR Athens
Haircut $21 per visit $21 per visit
Laundry $9.23 per kg $14 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
GR Kos GR Athens
Mobile Plan $29 per month $30 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $46 per month $37 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $23 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $52 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
GR Kos GR Athens
Transportation $46 per month $31 per month
Taxi Start $4.04 per trip $2.54 per trip
Taxi per km $2.08 per km $1.27 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $46 per month $31 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $14 per trip $10 per trip
Gasoline $2.42 per liter $2.37 per liter
Scooter Rental $35 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
GR Kos GR Athens
Utilities $92 per month $185 per month