Cost of Living in Athens

Athens is an eyesore to Greece. It's true the Greek government has turned their backs on the younger generation who cannot find suitable employment that actually pays a wage acceptable to their careers. Look around Athens it's filled with hate graphiti visit Athens it's all there.Violent protests happens often throughout Athens. Basically Greece is broke for just one reason politicians are lining their pockets is how it really is.

A lot of figures are outdated. Electricity alone is more expensive than the overall given for bills. Rents for decent equipped studios start from 650, the current values are a joke.

Average Monthly Net Salary is at best 800

I agree with Christos
Average wage in Greece is €1176 which is 1092 after tax for 2023. Greeks are famous for crying about their financial situation because we are a low-trust society. Both my parents make 2.5 times more than the average wage and still cry.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_European_countries_by_average_wage
https://www.ot.gr/2023/01/17/oikonomia/ergani-pos-apotyponetai-i-eikona-ton-epixeiriseon-kai-ton-ergazomenon-to-2022/

I must agree with the post about Greeks dumpster diving.I saw the same thing passing through Athens last month.

The statistics pie of the expenses does not represent the actual situation, it is micalculated IMO and needs to be corrected. You cannot present an average of 19.6% of expenses for rent with an average rent at 491 euros for a single bedroom,when at the same time the average salary after tax is 909 Euros. Maybe it's presented this way because most people cannot afford to live by themselves and share an apartment. Even if you examine the 3bedroom apartments at 856 euros, then it's 285 euros per person, which leads at a 32% on average as an expense per person...not 19.6. Maybe, this could be the case. But still,it's misleading IMO.

That's very old news besides Macedonians has had far more intense encounters with Greeks than turks ever did.Greeks don't really mean anything to other countries just like Greeks don't Turks don't just like turkey doesn't either.That tells you I'm neither Greek or Macedonian so I'm not biased.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax): You have to indicate that Greece provides with 14 monthly salaries and adjust it accordingly. Divided my 12 is fore sure over 1000/month

To get this straight, for all foreigners puzzled, the average gross salary in Greece stands at 1355 euros a month, which turns into 1050 euros a month after taxes are paid (net salary) this is the equivalent of 1977 American dollars (Purchasing Power Parity) with the current exchange rate (29/Dec/2022).

Sources:
https://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DatasetCode=AV_AN_WAGE#
https://aftertax.gr/

Now salaries wary depend on the sector you work at, I would say that with 0 years of experience, expect to get paid around €760/month salary without a college degree, unless you are self-employed and work with commissions, my friend who is into the insurance sector 5 years now, makes ~€1800/month. With a college degree wages go up to €1500/month with 0 years of experience. My college educated parents (PhD) make around €2500/month after decades of experience, I make €800/month (I am an under-graduate).

These wages were more than enough to get by, but due to the recent inflation crisis, I struggle to get by with my bills on time. I also own my own two bedroom apartment, so I am better off that people of my age.

For everyone thinking about moving to Greece, you have to assess your situation, if you are self-employed, work from home or a retiree, then Greece will be a paradise for you, this is a Mediterranean country with a warm weather, no need for heating 10 out of the 12 months of the year and we are very customer friendly, you can order food from supermarkets or restaurants via online delivery often provided in English as well. Sklavenitis and Vasilopoulos do groceries deliveries and there are many food delivery companies such as efood, box, wolt, deliveras and so on.

52% of the Greek population speaks English at a conversational level and the vast majority of Greeks under 35 are very fluent in English, only behind Cyprus and Scandinavian countries. Additionally many places from museums to theatres are in English, as well as all traffic signs and so on.

BUT, if you are an employee working 9 to 5 at your average day job and just want to move to Greece because it has "cool history" and sunny weather, this country will be your nightmare, you will struggle to find a day job as a foreigner with our current 12% unemployment rate (which ironically is a historically low since the 2000s), the selfish attitude of Greeks will ruin your day, the traffic is a disaster, crime and safety is really mediocre, more on par with America than any western European country. There is little to no green to be found in the dystopian cement-favela called Athens, unless you move in well-off suburbs, but remember that the traffic sucks and will take away hours from your life, public transportation although much better than any US city outside New York maybe, is really inferior to most European capitals. There are constant delays and a yolo and 0 f's given attitude in this country.

And this is why I consider moving to western Europe once I graduate :) as hundreds of thousand of young Greeks have done.
This country really tests your nerves if you are a family man trying to get by on your daily life. Great place if you are self-employed or a retiree though.

This is my input on Greece, again I would also recommend staying away from Athens if you are here for a 9 to 5 job, go to a smaller city, your kids will thank you forever.

I am planning on moving to Athens (1 single person) but I am getting scared when looking at the costs and average income listed above... Can it really be correct that living costs (without rent!) Is arounz 700€ and the average income is around 1000€? How are people surviving?

Greece depends heavily on tourism for their economy actually 100% of their economy is based on tourism.Paris in particular made it very clear American voices are missed for tourism to the extent Paris tourism sector saying WE WANT OUR AMERICAN TOURISTS BACK WE MISS YOU.Greece echoed the same anno

How s possible rent costs 20% of monthly salary when you report rent at 430€ and salary at 850?

Greece is hate filled full of stinking nasty disease ridden hoes nobody wants.

Eu visite athena do dia 20/06/22 durante 1 semana e adorei, limpa, com muitas atracoes nao vi muitos desabrigados, pessoas acolhedoras.

Probably the guy below does not work in Greece. The salaries were 50euros less from 713euros and have 14 salaries per year.

UPDATE !!!

The EU approved 26,309 Haiti refugees into Greece to arrive February 13 2022.The majority will be in Athens since it's the main artery for the government where processing will be done.We are leaving Greece permanently before the Haitians arrive.

How is the refugee and homeless situation? I heard that It's getting worse in recent years. I don't know if It's true or not.

I would strongly recommend anyone considering a move to Greece to not read the comments here but rather visit the country and ask locals about the daily life there. Spend some time exploring and figure out the numbers before deciding on the move.

Also don’t listen to the anonymous (Turkish) comments about the Muslims and Syrians and all these refugees. They are contained and will soon be shipped out to their destination.

Greece is going to be bombarded by over 800,000 Syrian refugees from Turkey soon ha ha ha there's no stopping it.

There is no flood, I live in Athens, Anonymous may indeed be on drugs

Anonymous is probably on drugs. There is no flooding or damage.
He- she probably means to stay away due to the coronavirus situation, and you should! But dont spread misinformation!!