Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Athens 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Athens are 8.3% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Athens are 14.9% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Athens are 51.8% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Athens are 12.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Athens are 9.6% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Athens is 2.2% lower than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.25 € | 15.00 € | +13.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 48.00 € | 50.00 € | +4.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.80 € | 9.00 € | +2.3 % |
| 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) | 2.28 € | 3.42 € | +49.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 1.96 € | +11.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.23 € | 0.50 € | -59.2 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 5.94 € | +64.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.11 € | -14.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 1.14 € | +77.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 € | 4.38 € | +56.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 5.79 € | +24.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 4.61 € | +44.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.56 € | 5.84 € | +5.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.80 € | -17.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.83 € | +31.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.56 € | -27.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.90 € | -10.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.54 € | -30.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.56 € | -31.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 € | 0.97 € | -36.0 % |
| 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) | 1.21 € | 1.58 € | +30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.20 € | -13.6 % |
| 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) | 3.65 € | 4.00 € | +9.6 % |
| 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 € | 7.07 € | +2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 25,187.50 € | -16.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,286.36 € | 24,406.00 € | -26.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.22 € | 200.23 € | +50.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 23.12 € | 25.29 € | +9.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.77 € | 30.23 € | -22.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.57 € | 42.19 € | +6.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 23.56 € | +84.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.95 € | 9.00 € | +13.2 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 549.76 € | 442.53 € | -19.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 9,734.38 € | -27.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 74.17 € | 82.38 € | +11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.60 € | 32.22 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.03 € | 89.18 € | +14.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 106.60 € | +7.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,311.55 € | 579.69 € | -55.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 917.03 € | 490.98 € | -46.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,498.15 € | 1,077.76 € | -56.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,646.67 € | 926.23 € | -43.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 500.11 € | 271.65 € | -45.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 286.53 € | 257.83 € | -10.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Athens Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,189.95 € | 990.18 € | -16.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.01 | 4.51 | +12.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| 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 |