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Athens, Greece retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Athens: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$2,36994
Healthcare
Excellent93
Safety
3.2 / 5 · Fair76
Climate
3.9 / 5 · Very Good66
Monastiraki Square and Acropolis in Athens

Is Athens a good place to retire?

Athens can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$2,369

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$1,870

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Housing
$991
Utilities
$59
Food
$354
Transportation
$466

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$2,702

Estimated 1BR Rent

estimated

$1,000

Cost Pressure

estimated

Excellent

Healthcare Access

city

Excellent

Hospitals Nearby

city

71

Primary Care Access

estimated

Very Good

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Excellent

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit4.2 / 5 · Excellent

Safety

estimated

3.2 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Low Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.9 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

4.2 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

5 / 5 · Excellent

Age 50+

city

24.0% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation