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Athens
City in Attica, Greece
Overview
Athens, the historic capital of Greece, merges ancient wonders with a dynamic modern lifestyle. Famous for the Acropolis, lively neighborhoods, and Mediterranean hospitality, the city offers a memorable urban experience. From archaeological sites to busy markets and nightlife, Athens is a cradle of both history and culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Attica
Population
643,452
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
37.98°, 23.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,968
Local Cost
$1,122
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
70
English
65
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
500 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1091
Coworking
7
Cafes
706
Nightlife
246
Parks
132
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATH
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 498 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.
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