Thessaloniki travel budget

Thessaloniki: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Thessaloniki

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1423* (1358 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 103 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2974* (2842 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 55 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4241* (4046 €)

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



Cost of living in Thessaloniki compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Thessaloniki in 2024 is 20% 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 Thessaloniki in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Thessaloniki by expense type

Restaurant budget in Thessaloniki

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Thessaloniki is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 8.4 to $ 21)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 21 to $ 37)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.4 to $ 12)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.2 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 6.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Thessaloniki

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Thessaloniki is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 58 to $ 261)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 47 to $ 285)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 53 to $ 373)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 68 to $ 363)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 101 to $ 310)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 83/month
($ 49 to $ 240)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 165/month
($ 50 to $ 713)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 144/month
($ 59 to $ 319)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 93/month
($ 66 to $ 213)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 218/month
($ 68 to $ 856)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Thessaloniki

On average, the price of supermarket food in Thessaloniki is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 6.9)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 15)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Thessaloniki

On average, the price of transport in Thessaloniki is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

106% 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)
$ 4.2
($ 3.7 to $ 4.6)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 20/24hrs
($ 4.2 to $ 68)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Thessaloniki

On average, budget for leisure activities in Thessaloniki is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 11 to $ 42)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Thessaloniki

On average, shopping budget in Thessaloniki is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.9/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 5.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 83
($ 48 to $ 105)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 21 to $ 63)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Thessaloniki
Dublin → Thessaloniki
Dublin → Thessaloniki
$ 196
(fair price: $ 150)
London → Thessaloniki
London → Thessaloniki
London → Thessaloniki
$ 200
(fair price: $ 153)
Manchester → Thessaloniki
Manchester → Thessaloniki
Manchester → Thessaloniki
$ 249
(fair price: $ 188)
Edinburgh → Thessaloniki
Edinburgh → Thessaloniki
Edinburgh → Thessaloniki
$ 229
(fair price: $ 180)
New York City → Thessaloniki
New York City → Thessaloniki
New York City → Thessaloniki
$ 692
(fair price: $ 593)
Montreal → Thessaloniki
Montreal → Thessaloniki
Montreal → Thessaloniki
$ 895
(fair price: $ 833)

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About this information on the cost of living in Thessaloniki

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

The information about the cost of living in Thessaloniki was updated on 07-11-2024.

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