Housing
Expat Neighborhoods
Common expat neighborhoods include:
• Northern Suburbs:
• Kifissia
• Ekali
• Nea Erythraia
• Marousi
• Halandri
• Vrilissia
• Agia Paraskevi
• Neo Psychiko
• Psychiko
• Filothei
Center of Athens:
• Kolonaki
• Lycabettus
• Pangrati
• Hilton area
Southern Suburbs:
• Glyfada
• Voula Vouliagmeni
• Vari
Rental Housing Cost
Rent depends on the type, size, and location of the property:
Apartment
• 1 bed: 800 – 1300
• 2 bed: 1000-1600
• 3 bed: 1500 – 2300
Semi-detached House
• 3-4 Bed 1800 – 3000
Free standing House
• 3-4 Bed 3000 – 4500
Local Details
Transportation
Athens’ public transportation network includes buses, trams, and metro.
Fun Facts
Greece: the official name is the Hellenic Republic and by Greeks referred to as Hellas.
The country is considered the cradle of Western civilisation, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, Western drama and notably the Olympic Games.
Local Currency
EUR