Thessaloniki, Greece
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Thessaloniki, Greece: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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73%
Quality of life -
36%
Cost of living -
78%
Connectivity -
88%
Weather
52
Currency | EUR |
Population (in millions) | 0.8 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 145 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | Kalamaria, Thessaloniki 5 |
Number of museums and galleries | 40 |
Top selling local beer | Mythos |
Most popular local dish | Souvlaki |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | White Tower, Archaeological Museum, Church of Agios Dimitrios |
Discount airline | Wizz Air |
Major airline | Aegean Airlines |
Largest ride sharing company | Taxibeat |
Primary train stations | Thessaloniki Central Station, Kalamaria Station, Nea Moudania Station |
Primary airports | Thessaloniki International Airport, Kavala International Airport, and Alexandroupolis International Airport |
Best rental car company | Europcar |
Used car costs | 15000 EUR |
Apple store addresses | The Apple Store Thessaloniki is located at Tsimiski Street, Thessaloniki 546 24, Greece |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,F |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | MediaMarkt |
Best internet carrier | OTE |
Primary cellular carrier | Cosmote |
Average monthly cost for internet | 40 EUR |
The best drug store | Farmakeia |
Best restaurant chain | Ouzeria |
The best grocery store | AB Vassilopoulos |
The most popular fashion brand | Mango |
GDP per capita | $20,845 / year |
Average annual income | $20,000 |
Sales tax rate | 24% |
Income tax rate | 24% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
Suggested ATM take out | 500 EUR |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Eurobank |
Average tip in restaurant | 12% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 100 (police), 166 (ambulance), 199 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 545 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 28 |
Main religion | Orthodox |
73%
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47%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
98%
Property to income -
53%
Crime -
55%
Healthcare -
88%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €810 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.11% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | €299 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | €5,682 |
36%
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Purchasing Power
41%
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Rent
13%
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Food
44%
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Restaurant
55%
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Workspace
64%
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Transport
29%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | €444.76 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | €356.79 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | €759.71 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | €589.43 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | €15.17 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | €1.35 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | €1.04 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | €3.27 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | €10.80 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | €0.75 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €7.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | €1.35 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.76 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | €4.60 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | €8.48 |
Apples (1kg) | €1.61 |
Oranges (1kg) | €1.34 |
Potato (1kg) | €0.96 |
Lettuce (1 head) | €1.01 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | €1.95 |
Tomato (1kg) | €1.83 |
Banana (1kg) | €1.71 |
Onion (1kg) | €0.89 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | €10.26 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | €14.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | €45.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | €7.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | €4.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | €4.50 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | €1.67 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | €0.50 |
Cappuccino (regular) | €3.21 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | €265.42 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | €0.47 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | €29.28 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | €36.02 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | €15.17 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | €8.00 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.00 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | €30.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | €2.10 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | €22,000.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | €21,611.11 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | €3.50 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | €1.30 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | €15.00 |