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Athens vs Valencia

Athens runs about 8% cheaper than Valencia for this household, a difference of 143 USD a month.

View of the Ancient Agora of Athens from Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Street on February 16, 2021
Athens
$1,766/month · Greece
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Valencia relative to Athens
Rent gap
$300
Valencia costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AthensValencia
  • Housing
    Housing: Athens $750, Valencia $1,050. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Athens $520, Valencia $457. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Athens $95, Valencia $76. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Athens $183, Valencia $124. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Athens $28, Valencia $32. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Athens $114, Valencia $105. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Athens $75, Valencia $64. Cheaper in Valencia.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAthensValencia
Cost
Total monthly cost1,766 USD✓1,909 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)28✓30
Housing750 USD✓1,050 USD
Utilities183 USD124 USD✓
Food520 USD457 USD✓
Transport95 USD76 USD✓
Healthcare28 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle114 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,267 USD5,316 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate48.8%36.2%✓
Left over each month2,501 USD3,407 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD1,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓1,850 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓3,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/10080/100✓
Healthcare72/10084/100✓
Air quality52/10074/100✓
Public transport72/10080/100✓
Walkability80/10088/100✓
English proficiency64/100✓54/100
Nightlife88/100✓82/100
Family friendliness72/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature19°C18°C✓
Summer high33°C30°C✓
Winter low7°C7°C
Sunshine hours per year2,850 h✓2,700 h
Annual rainfall400 mm✓450 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access30 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/AthensEurope/Madrid

Athens runs about 8% cheaper than Valencia for this household, a difference of 143 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Athens or Valencia cheaper?

Athens runs about 8% cheaper than Valencia for this household, a difference of 143 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Valencia compared with Athens?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,267 a month in Athens and $5,316 in Valencia, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Athens or Valencia?

Athens scores 66/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Valencia scores 80 and 84. Athens averages 19°C against 18°C in Valencia.