Can you afford Athens?
The cheapest capital in the eurozone with a coastline, a nomad visa, and a 50% tax break for new residents.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $2,863 | $1,744 | $1,118 | 99 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,267 | $1,744 | $2,523 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $5,671 | $2,466 | $3,205 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,076 | $4,390 | $2,685 | 97 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Athens?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $45,000 gross a year in Athens.
Can a family of four live in Athens on $180,000?
2,685 USD a month left over — 38% of take-home pay. Housing takes 14% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Athens?
2,523 USD a month left over — 59% of take-home pay. Housing takes 18% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".