At a glance
 GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Country | Greece | Greece |
| Nomad score | 7.0 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,437 / mo | $3,252 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 13°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
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.7°C | 22.8°C |
| Average low | 12.5°C | 14.3°C |
| Precipitation | 61 mm / mo | 41 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 304 h / mo | 317 h / mo |
| Humidity | 70% | 61% |
| Rain days | 6.8 / mo | 5.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.1 km/h | 15.5 km/h |
GR
Thessaloniki · average high by month
J 12
F 13
M 15
A 19
M 24
J 31
J 34
A 33
S 28
O 22
N 17
D 13
GR
Athens · average high by month
J 13
F 13
M 16
A 20
M 25
J 31
J 35
A 33
S 29
O 23
N 19
D 15
Air quality
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| US AQI | 39 | 37 |
| PM2.5 | 9.3 µg/m³ | 7.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.4 µg/m³ | 12.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 30 µg/m³ | 63 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Startup Scene | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Air Conditioning | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Green Spaces | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Weather | 7.3 | 6.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.5 | 8.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Culture | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Nightlife | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.2 | 7.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.8 | 7.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Internet Speed | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Food Scene | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Healthcare | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Political Stability | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Air Quality | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Cleanliness | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Cycling | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Public Transit | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 7.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Coworking Quality | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Jeans | $87 per pair | $95 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $102 per pair | $110 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Dining Out | $139 per month | $127 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $11 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Coffee | $4.39 per cup | $4.39 per cup |
| Beer | $5.20 per pint | $5.78 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $64 per meal | $64 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.82 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Apples | $1.91 per kg | $2.25 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $1.50 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.69 per bottle | $0.75 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.79 per liter | $1.91 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $2.43 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Groceries | $324 per month | $324 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $46 per visit | $52 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.67 per purchase | $9.82 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Housing | $520 per month | $520 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $676 per month | $832 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,444 per month | $1,675 per month |
| Coworking Space | $202 per month | $225 per month |
| Coliving Space | $867 per month | $1,017 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Leisure Activities | $92 per month | $69 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Haircut | $21 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $12 per kg | $14 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $30 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $37 per month | $37 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $23 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $25 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Thessaloniki
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Athens
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| Transportation | $35 per month | $31 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.08 per trip | $2.54 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.04 per km | $1.27 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $35 per month | $31 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $9.82 per trip | $10 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.22 per liter | $2.37 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $14 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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GR
Thessaloniki
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GR
Athens
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| Utilities | $208 per month | $185 per month |