General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Athens |
| Country | Greece |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Greek Orthodox |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.9% |
| Gdp | $242.3 billion |
| Size | 131,957 sq km |
| Population | 10,724,311 |
| Population density | 81/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.34 |
| City population | 64.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 10∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Greek |
| Population able to read | 97.5% |
| Population with a college degree | 25.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 51.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 32 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Aegean Airlines |
| Main airport | Athens International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $4.7 |
| Burger | $6 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $4 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $450/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $55/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 35% |
| Vat | 24% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $26910 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 5-10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 25.5/MBits |
| Tld | .gr |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 79.9% |
| Phone mobile data | $12.8 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 3:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Skroutz.gr |
| Supermarket | AB Vassilopoulos |
| Pharmacy | Galenica |
| Drugstore | Hondos Center |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Moussaka | A casserole made with layers of eggplant, potatoes, ground meat, and a béchamel sauce | 10-15 |
| Souvlaki | Grilled meat skewers, typically made with lamb, pork, or chicken | 5-10 |
| Gyros | A wrap made with grilled meat, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce | 5-10 |
| Pastitsio | A pasta casserole made with layers of macaroni, ground meat, and a béchamel sauce | 10-15 |
| Spanakopita | A spinach and feta cheese pie | 5-10 |
| Tiropita | A cheese pie | 5-10 |
| Baklava | A sweet pastry made with layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey | 5-10 |
| Galaktoboureko | A custard pie made with filo dough and topped with a honey syrup | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ouzo | A clear, anise-flavored liqueur | $5-$10 |
| Retsina | A white wine flavored with pine resin | $5-$10 |
| Tsipouro | A clear, grape-based spirit similar to grappa | $5-$10 |
| Metaxa | A brandy made from a blend of Muscat grapes and other spirits | $10-$20 |
| Rakomelo | A hot drink made with raki (a grape-based spirit) and honey | $5-$10 |
| Frappe | A cold, blended coffee drink | $3-$5 |
| Greek yogurt smoothie | A thick, creamy smoothie made with Greek yogurt, fruit, and honey | $5-$10 |
| Lemon soda | A refreshing, carbonated beverage made with lemon juice and sugar | $2-$3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | Extra virgin olive oil is a staple of Greek cuisine and makes a great souvenir. | €5-15 |
| Ceramics | Greece is known for its beautiful ceramics, which can be found in a variety of styles and colors. | €10-50 |
| Jewelry | Greek jewelry is often made of gold or silver and features intricate designs. | €20-100 |
| Leather Goods | Greece is also known for its leather goods, which include handbags, wallets, and belts. | €30-100 |
| Wine | Greece produces a variety of wines, from reds to whites to rosés. | €10-20 |
| Ouzo | Ouzo is a traditional Greek liqueur flavored with anise. | €10-15 |
| Spices | Greece is home to a variety of spices, including oregano, thyme, and rosemary. | €5-10 |
| Honey | Greek honey is known for its rich flavor and is often used in desserts. | €5-10 |
| Feta Cheese | Feta is a brined white cheese made from sheep’s milk or goat’s milk. | €5-10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Epiphany | January 6 | Celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ |
| Clean Monday | February or March | Marks the beginning of Lent |
| Independence Day | March 25 | Celebrates the Greek War of Independence |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement |
| Pentecost | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the bodily ascension of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| Ohi Day | October 28 | Commemorates the Greek refusal to surrender to Italy in World War II |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Celebrates the day after Christmas |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Ta Nea |
| Online news | in.gr |
| Tv | ANT1 |
| Radio | Skai |