Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Athens is 5.7% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Athens is 14.6% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 51.1% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 12.4% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 7.2% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 11.4% lower than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 15.00 € | +15.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 50.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 9.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 5.25 € | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.32 € | 3.39 € | +45.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 € | 1.93 € | +11.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 € | 0.51 € | -58.2 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.58 € | 5.94 € | +66.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.28 € | 1.09 € | -14.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 1.13 € | +72.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.85 € | 4.27 € | +50.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.99 € | 5.93 € | +18.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.17 € | 4.68 € | +47.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.74 € | 6.00 € | +4.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.81 € | -19.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.83 € | +31.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.56 € | -32.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.88 € | -12.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.52 € | -36.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.52 € | -39.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.55 € | 0.98 € | -36.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.81 € | 0.86 € | +5.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 8.00 € | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.29 € | 1.63 € | +27.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.67 € | 2.28 € | -14.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.60 € | 4.60 € | -17.9 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.20 € | -40.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 29.00 € | -27.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.65 € | 4.00 € | +9.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 1.61 € | +42.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 16.10 € | 15.00 € | -6.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.91 € | 7.10 € | +2.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 27,000.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,234.29 € | 24,886.16 € | -25.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.68 € | 204.63 € | +56.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 21.86 € | 24.19 € | +10.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.86 € | 30.40 € | -19.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.76 € | 46.01 € | +15.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.77 € | 22.45 € | +63.0 % |
| 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 | 533.76 € | 442.78 € | -17.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,758.21 € | 9,657.69 € | -29.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 77.50 € | 81.06 € | +4.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.93 € | 33.37 € | -4.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.18 € | 88.09 € | +12.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.52 € | 105.92 € | +12.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,341.38 € | 575.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 933.78 € | 504.07 € | -46.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,509.09 € | 1,105.88 € | -55.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,608.70 € | 941.92 € | -41.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 545.74 € | 286.63 € | -47.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 280.70 € | 265.61 € | -5.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,298.44 € | 982.52 € | -24.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.65 | 4.54 | +24.3 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 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 |