Greece's underrated second city is ~€75/mo cheaper than Athens on rent, with a strong student and cultural scene and rising demand.
Typical monthly costs, June 2026.
| 1-bed rent, city centre (avg) | €549 |
| 1-bed rent, outside centre (avg) | €426 |
| Typical rent range | €470–650 |
| Monthly transport pass | ~€16 |
| Inexpensive meal | ~€15 |
| Utilities (85m²) | ~€194 |
Sources: Numbeo — Thessaloniki · Investropa — Thessaloniki market. Verified 2026-06-20.
Note: data for Thessaloniki is limited — figures are best-available estimates, treat as indicative.
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Live openings & where to look.
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Βοηθός Εργοδηγού | Barba Stathis S.A. |
| Restaurant Crew - Thessaloniki | wherewework Jobs |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | wherewework Jobs |
| Σύμβουλος Υπεύθυνης Επένδυσης | wherewework Jobs |
| Μηχανικός Αυτοματισμού QA, BDD (Cucumber/Gherkin) | wherewework Jobs |
| Chief Operating Officer (COO) | wherewework Jobs |
| Βοηθός Χημικού Παραγωγής PT-CE-002 | HB BODY Group |
| Area Manager Θεσσαλονίκη | PET CITY GROUP SA |
Live listings via LinkedIn / Jooble, fetched 2026-06-20 — refreshed daily · more on the local board →.
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