Is Greece expensive for travelers?

Greece is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Greece safe for tourists?

Safety index in Greece is 66/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Greece?

Healthcare quality in Greece scores 62/100

What is the quality of life like in Greece?

Quality of life score for Greece is 77/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Greece?

Infrastructure score in Greece is 59/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Greece rank as a travel destination?

Greece ranks #45 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Greece?

Greece scores 50/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Greece each year?

Greece welcomes 7.4M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Greece?

GDP per capita in Greece is $26.9k

What is the life expectancy in Greece?

Average life expectancy in Greece is 81.8 years

What is the population of Greece?

Greece has a population of 10.4M

What currency is used in Greece?

The currency in Greece is EUR €

What language is spoken in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek

Can you pay by card in Greece?

Paying in Greece: Cards OK. Cards at most places — small cash useful for markets and tips

What is the emergency number in Greece?

Emergency in Greece: 112 (main) — 🚔 Police: 100 · 🚑 Ambulance: 166 · 🚒 Fire: 199

How much does a coffee cost in Thessaloniki?

Cappuccino price in Thessaloniki, Greece is $4.20

How much does a beer cost in Thessaloniki?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Thessaloniki, Greece costs $5.00

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Thessaloniki?

Budget restaurant lunch in Thessaloniki, Greece costs $16.00

How much are weekly groceries in Thessaloniki?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Thessaloniki, Greece cost $35.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Thessaloniki?

Taxi or Uber per km in Thessaloniki, Greece costs $1.00

How much does public transport cost in Thessaloniki?

Single transit ticket in Thessaloniki, Greece costs $0.60

What is the price of petrol in Thessaloniki?

Petrol 95 per litre in Thessaloniki, Greece is $2.10

How much does internet cost in Thessaloniki?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Thessaloniki, Greece costs $30.00/month

What is the average salary in Thessaloniki?

Average monthly net salary in Thessaloniki, Greece is $1,500

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Thessaloniki

Triplandio Thessaloniki guide covers 12 travel guides across 40 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 47 self-guided walking tours in Thessaloniki with 312 POI, spanning 171.5 km in total. Get inspired by 4 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 12

Areas 40

Local food 4

Tours / POI 47 / 312

Day / Night 28° / 19°

Local Time 18:42

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City & Country Data Greece (Thessaloniki)

Key travel data for Thessaloniki — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Greece

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 66

Health 🏥 62

Lifestyle ⭐ 77

Infra 🏗️ 59

Rank 🎯 #45

Score 📊 50

Tourists ✈️ 7.4M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $26.9k

Life Exp ❤️ 81.8 yrs

Population 👥 10.4M

Currency 💱 EUR €

Language 🗣️ Greek

Payments 💳 Cards OK

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Thessaloniki

Coffee ☕ $4.20

Beer 🍺 $5.00

Lunch 🍽️ $16.00

Groceries 🛒 $35.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.00

Transit 🚇 $0.60

Fuel ⛽ $2.10/l

Internet 📡 $30.00/m

Salary 💵 $1,500/m

Best time to visit Thessaloniki (Greece)

Now (September) avg: 23°C, mostly dry, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Jun & Jul.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 28°C / 19°C

Sunrise / Sunset 7:17 / 19:22

Local time 18:42

Sea Temp 27°C

Best Months

Jun & Jul

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Thessaloniki (Greece)

Local Flavours of Thessaloniki — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Dessert Vegetarian

Bougatsa

Μπουγάτσα

boo-GAH-tsah · Sweet custard pastry

A phyllo pastry filled with sweet semolina custard.

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Street food Meat

Gyrosto

Γυροστό

yee-ROHS-toh · Grilled minced meat pie

A savory pie with grilled minced meat and spices.

Snack Vegan

Koulouri Thessalonikis

Κουλούρι Θεσσαλονίκης

koo-LOO-ree · Sesame bread ring

A circular bread with a crunchy sesame crust.

Soup Meat

Patsas

Πατσάς

pah-TSAHS · Traditional tripe soup

Soup made from tripe, known for its hearty flavor.