Cost of Living in Athens: Monthly Budget for Singles and Families
Rent is the biggest and fastest-rising cost in Athens. A line-by-line budget with ranges, what pushes bills up in winter and summer, and how to keep them down.
Money & Taxes
AFM tax numbers, banks, Greek tax returns, social security (e-EFKA), benefits and the cost of living in Greece.
How to Get TAXISnet Codes for AADE and gov.gr Logins
Almost every Greek online service asks for TAXISnet codes. How to register, how to get the key number (kleidarithmos) and what to do when the login fails.
Greek SIM Cards and Mobile Plans: Telekom, Vodafone and Nova Compared
Buying a Greek SIM is a short visit to a phone shop if you bring ID. Here is how prepaid and contract plans compare, what eSIM options exist and how home internet bundles work.
Greek Tax Breaks for New Residents: 50% Relief, 7% and €100,000
Articles 5A, 5B and 5C of the Greek Income Tax Code reward people who move their tax residence to Greece. Conditions, years and how to apply through myAADE.
Opening a Bank Account in Greece: Documents, Fees and Banks
National Bank, Eurobank, Piraeus and Alpha all ask for the same core papers. What differs is fees, apps and how they treat non-residents.
How to Get an AFM Tax Number in Greece: Online or at a Tax Office
The AFM is the first number you need in Greece: for a lease, a bank account, a phone contract or a job. Here is how to get it and what to do once you move to Greece.
Greek Minimum Wage: €920 a Month and What Salaries Look Like
How the minimum wage is set, what lands in your account, why Greek workers get 14 salaries, and how pay compares with Athens rents.
Greek Heating Allowance 2026-27: Who Qualifies, Amounts and Dates
The epidoma thermansis pays part of a household's winter fuel or electricity bill. Here are the 2026-27 income and property limits, the reference amounts and how apartment buildings with central heating fit in.