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London vs Athens

Athens runs about 56% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,284 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-56%
Athens relative to London
Rent gap
$1,850
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Athens $750. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Athens $520. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Athens $95. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Athens $183. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Athens $28. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Athens $114. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,766 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6328✓
Housing2,600 USD750 USD✓
Utilities267 USD183 USD✓
Food617 USD520 USD✓
Transport282 USD95 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle169 USD114 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓48.8%
Left over each month1,902 USD2,501 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10066/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality60/100✓52/100
Public transport92/100✓72/100
Walkability90/100✓80/100
English proficiency100/100✓64/100
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband90 Mbps90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓19°C
Summer high23°C✓33°C
Winter low3°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min30 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Athens

Athens runs about 56% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,284 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Athens cheaper?

Athens runs about 56% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,284 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,267 in Athens, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Athens?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Athens scores 66 and 72. London averages 12°C against 19°C in Athens.