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Valencia vs Athens

Athens runs about 7% cheaper than Valencia for this household, a difference of 143 USD a month.

Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · 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
Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Athens relative to Valencia
Rent gap
$300
Valencia costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ValenciaAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Valencia $1,050, Athens $750. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Food
    Food: Valencia $457, Athens $520. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Valencia $76, Athens $95. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Valencia $124, Athens $183. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Valencia $32, Athens $28. Cheaper in Athens.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Valencia $105, Athens $114. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Valencia $64, Athens $75. 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

MetricValenciaAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost1,909 USD1,766 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3028✓
Housing1,050 USD750 USD✓
Utilities124 USD✓183 USD
Food457 USD✓520 USD
Transport76 USD✓95 USD
Healthcare32 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle105 USD✓114 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓48.8%
Left over each month3,407 USD✓2,501 USD
Average local net salary1,700 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,850 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓66/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality74/100✓52/100
Public transport80/100✓72/100
Walkability88/100✓80/100
English proficiency54/10064/100✓
Nightlife82/10088/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓72/100
Median broadband210 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature18°C✓19°C
Summer high30°C✓33°C
Winter low7°C7°C
Sunshine hours per year2,700 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall450 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓30 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Athens

Athens runs about 7% cheaper than Valencia for this household, a difference of 143 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Valencia or Athens cheaper?

Athens runs about 7% cheaper than Valencia for this household, a difference of 143 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Valencia?

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

Which has better quality of life, Valencia or Athens?

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