MigrantoCost of living in Greece
Average monthly spending, by standard of living, by category, and against other countries
Monthly cost
€1,190
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
€517richest 20%
€2,930
Greece runs on tourism and a warm-weather service economy, and years of hard economic times have left local wages low even as everyday prices held near the European norm. The result is a country that can feel expensive relative to what people earn, with a moderate gap between those living comfortably and those stretching to manage.
Where people spend money in Greece
A Greek month leans most on housing, then on eating out and groceries close together. The strong place of dining in the budget fits a culture where meals out are ordinary rather than occasional. Rent is the cost with no give; the table is where a careful budget finds its room.
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Cost of living in Greece
€517/mo
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Take-home
€695
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Potential savings
€178
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How living costs in Greece compare
Greece reads as mid-range for Europe, below the wealthy north and west yet above the continent's cheapest. Compared with the rest of the world it still comes across as costly, and what places it here is a fairly developed, tourism-heavy economy carrying prices its wages don't fully support.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Greece?
A typical person in Greece spends about €1,190 a month — around €14,300 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Greece in US dollars?
The cost of living in Greece is about $1,378 a month, or roughly $16,536 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Greece?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about €517 a month per person, a typical one around €1,190, and a comfortable life around €1,610. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Greece?
The biggest expense is housing, at about €258 a month (22% of spending). Then come dining out (€187, 16%) and groceries (€182, 15%).
Is the average salary in Greece enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about €1,190 a month, while the average take-home pay in Greece is about €1,300. For more on incomes, see salaries in Greece.
Is Greece an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Greece is more expensive than 80% of countries worldwide and ranks 24th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
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