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Berlin vs Athens

Athens runs about 41% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 1,245 USD a month.

Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,011/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Berlin monthly
$3,011
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-41%
Athens relative to Berlin
Rent gap
$700
Berlin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BerlinAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Berlin $1,450, Athens $750. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Berlin $558, Athens $520. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Transport
    Transport: Berlin $195, Athens $95. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Berlin $245, Athens $183. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Berlin $327, Athens $28. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Berlin $120, Athens $114. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Other
    Other: Berlin $116, Athens $75. Cheaper in Athens.
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

MetricBerlinAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost3,011 USD1,766 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4728✓
Housing1,450 USD750 USD✓
Utilities245 USD183 USD✓
Food558 USD520 USD✓
Transport195 USD95 USD✓
Healthcare327 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD114 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate40.4%✓48.8%
Left over each month1,954 USD2,501 USD✓
Average local net salary2,700 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,700 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,800 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety68/100✓66/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality70/100✓52/100
Public transport90/100✓72/100
Walkability88/100✓80/100
English proficiency78/100✓64/100
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness78/100✓72/100
Median broadband140 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓19°C
Summer high25°C✓33°C
Winter low-1°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,630 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall570 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby30 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Athens

Athens runs about 41% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 1,245 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Berlin or Athens cheaper?

Athens runs about 41% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 1,245 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Berlin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Berlin and $4,267 in Athens, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Berlin or Athens?

Berlin scores 68/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Athens scores 66 and 72. Berlin averages 11°C against 19°C in Athens.