Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Kavala 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Kavala is 10.3% lower than in Athens (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Kavala is 18.5% lower than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Kavala are 49.6% lower than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Kavala are 11.5% lower than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Kavala are 17.2% lower than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Kavala is 3.7% lower than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 € | 40.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.64 € | 3.30 € | -9.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.26 € | 1.57 € | -30.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.53 € | 0.57 € | +7.5 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.55 € | 1.32 € | -15.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.21 € | 1.06 € | -12.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 0.64 € | -52.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.05 € | 3.60 € | -11.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.93 € | 5.25 € | -11.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.32 € | 3.24 € | -24.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.82 € | 4.46 € | -34.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.82 € | -7.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.80 € | -2.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.69 € | +21.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.96 € | +9.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.46 € | -10.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.49 € | 0.40 € | -19.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.94 € | 0.94 € | +0.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.86 € | 0.82 € | -4.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 € | 6.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.73 € | 1.70 € | -1.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.45 € | 1.93 € | -21.0 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 4.80 € | -4.0 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 1.20 € | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27.00 € | 55.00 € | +103.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.60 € | 3.50 € | -2.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.53 € | 1.45 € | -5.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.00 € | 10.80 € | -28.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.77 € | 1.78 € | +0.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 24,980.00 € | 24,980.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 24,944.12 € | 25,785.00 € | +3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 180.25 € | 160.00 € | -11.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23.88 € | 18.35 € | -23.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.38 € | 26.80 € | -8.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 49.20 € | 50.00 € | +1.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 22.82 € | 20.00 € | -12.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.25 € | 9.00 € | -2.7 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 554.46 € | 387.88 € | -30.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,228.89 € | 7,427.78 € | -33.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 87.85 € | 77.29 € | -12.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 39.13 € | 32.74 € | -16.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.21 € | 87.50 € | -3.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 107.93 € | 96.00 € | -11.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 616.46 € | 362.50 € | -41.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 525.79 € | 250.00 € | -52.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,149.70 € | 605.00 € | -47.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 965.83 € | 425.00 € | -56.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 322.74 € | 294.19 € | -8.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 281.37 € | 257.03 € | -8.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Kavala Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,162.32 € | 912.50 € | -21.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.61 | 4.30 | -6.7 % |
| Last update: | 14 February 2026 | 5 February 2026 | |
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