Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Athens are 6.6% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Athens are 16.4% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 52.6% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 8.1% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 7.9% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 4.8% lower than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 15.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 50.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 9.00 € | +1.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.30 € | 3.34 € | +45.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.80 € | 1.96 € | +8.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.25 € | 0.50 € | -60.2 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.64 € | 5.84 € | +60.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.31 € | 1.11 € | -15.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 1.11 € | +71.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.81 € | 4.35 € | +54.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 5.80 € | +24.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.22 € | 4.65 € | +44.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.66 € | 5.82 € | +2.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.79 € | -19.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.81 € | +28.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.55 € | -31.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.89 € | -13.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.53 € | -34.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.55 € | -34.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.53 € | 0.97 € | -36.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.87 € | +13.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 € | 1.56 € | +27.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 2.23 € | -13.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 4.60 € | -16.4 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.20 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 € | 4.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 1.45 € | +28.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.92 € | 7.06 € | +1.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 25,650.00 € | -14.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,234.29 € | 24,579.78 € | -26.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.52 € | 198.75 € | +48.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.65 € | 25.03 € | +10.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.55 € | 30.14 € | -21.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.27 € | 42.64 € | +5.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 23.20 € | +81.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 537.76 € | 442.53 € | -17.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 9,593.33 € | -28.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.89 € | 82.38 € | +4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.73 € | 32.14 € | -7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.51 € | 87.78 € | +7.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 106.44 € | +7.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,333.90 € | 585.83 € | -56.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 925.10 € | 490.88 € | -46.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,582.00 € | 1,084.15 € | -58.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,680.95 € | 928.75 € | -44.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 575.18 € | 276.44 € | -51.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 296.36 € | 258.95 € | -12.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,211.39 € | 963.42 € | -20.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.01 | 4.55 | +13.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 miles |
Cities near Athens: | Cost of Living in Aegiali | 2.19 miles |
| Cost of Living in Peristeri | 3.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aspropyrgos | 10.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corinth | 50.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Patras | 130.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kalamata | 152.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Agrinio | 171.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pyrgos | 174.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Farsala | 174.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Larissa | 220.12 miles |