Athens travel budget

Athens: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Athens

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Athens for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 65 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1440* (1316 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 120 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 3292* (2982 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 153 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 4901* (4452 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Athens compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Athens in 2024 is 14% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Athens in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Athens by expense type

Restaurant budget in Athens

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Athens is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 10 to $ 28)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 23 to $ 45)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.8 to $ 12)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 3.3 to $ 6.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Athens

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Athens is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 33 to $ 302)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 35 to $ 701)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 45 to $ 352)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 182/night
($ 65 to $ 754)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 319
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 310/night
($ 92 to $ 1211)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 465
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 101/month
($ 31 to $ 312)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 153/month
($ 39 to $ 469)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 239/month
($ 52 to $ 1130)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 145/month
($ 65 to $ 407)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
Family room
Family room
$ 199/month
($ 60 to $ 643)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Athens

On average, the price of supermarket food in Athens is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 7.1)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 17)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 1.7)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Athens

On average, the price of transport in Athens is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.4
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 20/24hrs
($ 7.7 to $ 67)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Athens

On average, budget for leisure activities in Athens is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 8.8 to $ 13)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 26/hr
($ 17 to $ 34)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Athens

On average, shopping budget in Athens is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.1/pack
($ 4.6 to $ 5.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 50 to $ 111)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 23 to $ 56)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Athens
New York City → Athens
New York City → Athens
$ 932
(fair price: $ 775)
Melbourne → Athens
Melbourne → Athens
Melbourne → Athens
$ 1333
(fair price: $ 1105)
Sydney → Athens
Sydney → Athens
Sydney → Athens
$ 1387
(fair price: $ 1142)
Los Angeles → Athens
Los Angeles  → Athens
Los Angeles  → Athens
$ 824
(fair price: $ 718)
Toronto → Athens
Toronto → Athens
Toronto → Athens
$ 959
(fair price: $ 791)
Montreal → Athens
Montreal → Athens
Montreal → Athens
$ 949
(fair price: $ 815)

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About this information on the cost of living in Athens

The information about the cost of living in Athens shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Athens was updated on 30-09-2024.

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