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Kos
City in South Aegean, Greece
Overview
Kos, set in the Dodecanese island chain, blends ancient history with beautiful beaches and a lively modern town. Visitors are welcomed by archaeological treasures, turquoise waters, and a relaxed Greek island ambiance.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
South Aegean
Population
29,062
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
36.89°, 27.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
87
Monthly Cost
$1,623
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$950
Cashless
57
English
60
Temperature
19.6°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
12.9°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
713 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
71
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
21
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KGS
Distance
21 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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 140 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 78/100.
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