Athens is all about soaking up some sun and getting your fill of ancient history. It's home to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, each filled with stories from the golden age of Greece.
After a day of exploration, roam the streets of Plaka, for handcrafted souvenirs and cafes where you can sip a traditional Greek coffee.
The Good
- 🎉 Decent nightlife
- 💼 Plenty of places to work
- ☀️ Fantastic weather
- 🚌 Good public transport
- 🏛️ Architecture
- 🤿 Scuba diving
- ⛱️ Decent beach
- 🥰 Beautiful
The Bad
- 👮 Not the safest
- 🚘 Traffic
- 🗑️ Pollution
- 📸 Very Touristy
- 🤼 Crowded
Living costs
- Athens is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 5) to live in Greece
- The average salary in Athens is
- It's about 64% cheaper to live in Athens than it is Paris
- You can expect to spend around $1,656.94 per month living here
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- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026
Safety
Generally safe for tourists and digital nomads, though petty crime like pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas.
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