Greece
Thessaloniki
#2 Top 5 cities
Thessaloniki has strong urban life and university energy with usually better affordability than Athens.
Country overview
Population
317Β 778
Year-round temperatures
Day: 10°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 3°C aΕΎ 22°C
Climate
Warm Mediterranean-continental climate with a hot summer and a cooler winter than Athens.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
Thessaloniki is generally safe with routine urban precautions, though petty theft, nightlife incidents, demonstrations, and hazardous driving remain practical concerns.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Earthquakes are a material regional risk, while heatwaves, intense storms, flash floods, and nearby wildfires can periodically disrupt the city.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¬π§British
- π©πͺGermans
- πΉπ·Turkish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Cafe culture
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good transport links
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- βNoise
- βHigher prices