Business Insider UK published a Glassdoor report titled “Which Countries in Europe Offer the Best Standard of Living?” which takes into consideration the wages and living costs of EU cities in ranking them as affordable.
Two Greek cities are on the list, with third place going to Thessaloniki and fifth place to Athens.
The complete list of the “7 cheapest European cities to live in” includes:
7. Barcelona, Spain
The seventh-most-populous urban area in the European Union attracts professionals and tourists from across the world, but living costs are still low compared with wages.
6. Lisbon, Portugal
Glassdoor says the average nominal wage in Portugal is only about €15,500 (£12,210, $17,641), but low local living costs mean the average city dweller will not be massively out of pocket.
5. Athens, Greece
The city may be rocked by mass unemployment and a refugee crisis, but if you have a job, Athens is a pretty cheap place to live.
4. Tallinn, Estonia
Living costs in the city are incredibly cheap, and considering it is the political and financial capital of Estonia, wages are on the rise.
3. Thessaloniki, Greece
The second-largest city in Greece is by the sea and a major transportation hub for the country, providing lots of jobs. It also is a tourist hotspot thanks to its museums and historical monuments.
2. Porto, Portugal
Glassdoor says the second-largest city in Portugal is about 70% cheaper to live in than New York City.
1. Tartu, Estonia
The beautiful city is the second largest in Estonia and is regarded by the country as its “intellectual capital” because it is home to the nation’s oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu.
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