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Greece · Europe · Population 317,778 · Europe/Athens

Thessaloniki in Greece (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2090 incl. rent, a safety index of 48.2/100, an average annual temperature of 16.6°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2090incl. rent · est. range

$1777 – $2508

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

48.2/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

16.6°C avg/yr

682mm · 3657h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

61Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

13.4µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (Type G; monthly income threshold about €3,500)

Source: Greece snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2090 including rent (range $1777–$2508), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Thessaloniki safe?

Thessaloniki scores 48.2/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Greece?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Greece. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Thessaloniki?

Median fixed broadband download is about 61 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Greece

Greece: GDP per capita ~$0 (World Bank), HDI 0.893, Global Peace Index rank #57 (IEP 2024). Open Greece country page →

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