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Rome vs Athens

Athens runs about 24% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 548 USD a month.

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Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
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
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-24%
Athens relative to Rome
Rent gap
$500
Rome costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RomeAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Rome $1,250, Athens $750. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Rome $572, Athens $520. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Transport
    Transport: Rome $85, Athens $95. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Rome $170, Athens $183. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Rome $32, Athens $28. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Rome $126, Athens $114. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Other
    Other: Rome $79, 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

MetricRomeAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD1,766 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3628✓
Housing1,250 USD750 USD✓
Utilities170 USD✓183 USD
Food572 USD520 USD✓
Transport85 USD✓95 USD
Healthcare32 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle126 USD114 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.9%✓48.8%
Left over each month2,191 USD2,501 USD✓
Average local net salary1,750 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety64/10066/100✓
Healthcare80/100✓72/100
Air quality58/100✓52/100
Public transport66/10072/100✓
Walkability84/100✓80/100
English proficiency44/10064/100✓
Nightlife84/10088/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband110 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature16°C✓19°C
Summer high31°C✓33°C
Winter low4°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall800 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min30 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Athens

Athens runs about 24% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 548 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or Athens cheaper?

Athens runs about 24% cheaper than Rome for this household, a difference of 548 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Rome?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,505 a month in Rome and $4,267 in Athens, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Athens?

Rome scores 64/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Athens scores 66 and 72. Rome averages 16°C against 19°C in Athens.