How Greece compares across key indices
Cost of Living
60 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
90/100
Healthcare
74/100
Quality of Life
171/200
How far your money goes in Greece
Cost of Living
60
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
45
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
60
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
63
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Greece - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
90/100
Crime Index
3/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Greece has 115 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,199 in Kateríni to $1,520 in Athens. Kalamata leads on safety, scoring 94/100. Políchni ranks highest for quality of life at 175/200.
Kateríni
$1,199/mo
Kalamata
94/100
Políchni
175/200
Athens
83/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Athens | $1,520 | 86/100 | 171/200 | 83/100 | 34 |
| Thessaloníki | $1,312 | 90/100 | 173/200 | 76/100 | 28 |
| Pátra | $1,272 | 91/100 | 173/200 | 74/100 | 26 |
| Piraeus | $1,271 | 91/100 | 173/200 | 74/100 | 26 |
| Lárisa | $1,263 | 92/100 | 174/200 | 73/100 | 25 |
| Peristéri | $1,261 | 92/100 | 174/200 | 73/100 | 25 |
| Irákleion | $1,259 | 92/100 | 174/200 | 73/100 | 25 |
| Kallithéa | $1,239 | 92/100 | 174/200 | 72/100 | 24 |
| Acharnés | $1,239 | 92/100 | 174/200 | 72/100 | 24 |
| Kalamariá | $1,234 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 72/100 | 23 |
| Níkaia | $1,233 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 72/100 | 23 |
| Glyfáda | $1,231 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 72/100 | 23 |
| Volos | $1,230 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 23 |
| Ílion | $1,229 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 23 |
| Ilioúpoli | $1,223 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 23 |
| Keratsíni | $1,223 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 23 |
| Évosmos | $1,221 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Khalándrion | $1,221 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Néa Smýrni | $1,219 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Maroúsi | $1,219 | 93/100 | 174/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Agios Dimitrios | $1,218 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Zográfos | $1,218 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Aigáleo | $1,217 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Néa Ionía | $1,214 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Ioánnina | $1,213 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Palaió Fáliro | $1,211 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Korydallós | $1,210 | 93/100 | 175/200 | 71/100 | 22 |
| Tríkala | $1,209 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 22 |
| Výronas | $1,209 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 22 |
| Agía Paraskeví | $1,206 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 22 |
| Galátsi | $1,206 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 22 |
| Chalkída | $1,206 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 22 |
| Petroúpolis | $1,206 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 22 |
| Sérres | $1,205 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
| Políchni | $1,203 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
| Ródos | $1,203 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
| Kalamata | $1,201 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
| Kavála | $1,201 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
| Chaniá | $1,201 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
| Kateríni | $1,199 | 94/100 | 175/200 | 70/100 | 21 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Greece
Pollution Index
29/100
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PM2.5
14.4ug/m3
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Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Greece, answered with data
Greece has a cost of living index of 60 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,239 in Kallithéa and reach $1,520 in Athens.
Kallithéa is the most affordable city in Greece in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,239 for a single person including rent. Irákleion is the next most affordable at $1,259/mo.
Greece has a safety index of 90/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Kallithéa scores highest on safety at 92/100.
Kallithéa ranks highest for quality of life in Greece, scoring 174/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,239/mo for a single person.
Greece scores 74/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Greece's cost of living is roughly 40% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 55% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Greece has a pollution index of 29/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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