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Thessaloniki

Greece's second city, cheaper than Athens, real if smaller coworking scene

In Thessaloniki, a mid-range month runs about $1,611 (€1,396) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet8/10

Faster internet than about 80% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking5.2/10

Weaker coworking than about 55% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There1.9/10

Harder to reach than about 90% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

33 categories for Thessaloniki, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Tirana (~250 km) · Corfu (~300 km)
  • Scuba Diving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Sarande (~250 km) · Corfu (~300 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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