Cost in Greece
51 Institutions·200+ ProgramsKey Takeaways
- Average annual tuition: €1,500 - €9,000 per year
- Monthly living expenses: €600 - €1,000 per month
- Health insurance: €25 - €50 per month (≈€300 - €600 per year)
- Visa proof of funds: at least €7,200 (required for student visa, living expenses)
- Typical transport card: ≈€30 per month
Tuition Fees
Average annual tuition for international students: €1,500 to €9,000 per year.
Scholarships: available through the Greek State Scholarships Foundation.
Living Expenses (monthly)
- Expected monthly living costs: €600 to €1,000 per month (rent + food + transport).
- Rent (one-bedroom): city center €250–€450; outside center €200–€350.
- Utilities: €50–€100 per month.
- Internet: about €25 per month.
Food and daily costs:
- Average meal (restaurant): ≈€10.
- Coffee: €2–€4; beer: €3–€4.
- Cinema ticket: ≈€8.
- Public transport: monthly card ≈€30.
- Reference points from local price data (Numbeo): housing (1BR + utilities + internet) €650; groceries (1 time cooking at home) €14; public transport monthly pass €30.
Local Prices
Use these verified local estimates as quick reference when you budget.
Housing (monthly)
Item | Price |
|---|---|
Housing (1BR + utilities + internet) | €650 |
Markets (food Prices)
Item | Price |
|---|---|
Groceries basket (cooking at home) | €14 |
Transportation (monthly)
Item | Price |
|---|---|
Public transport (monthly pass) | €30 |
Sports & Leisure
Item | Price |
|---|---|
Cinema ticket (one) | €8 |
Coffee (regular) | €2 - €4 |
Beer (regular) | €3 - €4 |
Other Mandatory Costs and Common Extras
- Proof of funds for student visa: at least €7,200 required for living expenses.
- Health insurance (mandatory): €300 to €600 per year (≈€25–€50 per month).
Typical one-off or annual extras to budget for:
- Registration or application fees (vary by institution).
- Books and supplies: budget at least €100–€300 per semester (institution dependent).
- Personal and leisure: €50–€150 per month, depending on lifestyle.
Budgeting Checklist and Action Steps
Before arrival:
- Confirm tuition and deposit dates on your offer letter.
- Arrange health insurance covering study period (budget €300–€600/yr).
- Prepare proof of funds: at least €7,200 for visa purposes.
Monthly budgeting items to track:
- Rent, utilities, internet.
- Groceries and occasional restaurants.
- Transport card and occasional taxi or intercity travel.
Quick tip: Use the verified housing and transport figures as baseline checks when evaluating rental offers.
FAQs
Average tuition for international students is €1,500–€9,000 per year. Expect monthly living costs of roughly €600–€1,000. Verified local references list housing (1BR + utilities + internet) at €650 and a monthly transport pass at €30.
Immigration guidance in the sources lists €7,200 as the required amount for living expenses when applying for a student visa.
Mandatory health insurance ranges from about €300 to €600 per year, which equals roughly €25–€50 per month.
One-bedroom rents in the sources range: city center €250–€450; outside center €200–€350. The combined housing estimate (1BR + utilities + internet) is listed as €650 in local price data.
Yes. Scholarships are available through the Greek State Scholarships Foundation. Availability and amounts vary by program and eligibility.
