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Per Diem Cost in Athens

Breakfast

Breakfast costs in Greece vary depending on your preference – a quick grab-and-go option or a sit-down brunch — with prices generally higher in tourist areas. Here’s a breakdown of the average daily cost per person:

• Budget (Bakery / Street food/ Takeaway): €3 – €7
• Sit-down (Café / Brunch): €10 – €20

Lunch

For lunch in Greece prices vary depending on the type of food and location, with street food remaining the most budget-friendly option. The average cost per person is:

• Street Food (Souvlaki / Gyros): €5 – €10
• Taverna (Light meal): €10 – €18
• Restaurant (Full meal): €20 – €35+

Dinner

Dinner in Greece  is typically the most expensive meal of the day, due to alcohol consumption and the choice of more elaborate dishes. The average cost per person is:

• Budget Taverna: €15 – €25
• Mid-range Restaurant: €30 – €50
• Fine Dining / Gourmet: €60 – €150+

Transportation Costs

For travel within the city (Metro, Bus, Tram):

• Adult (Standard fare):
  • 90 minutes: €1.20
  • 24 hours: €4.10
  • 5 days: €8.20
• Child / Teen (ages 7–18):
  • Reduced fare: €0.50 for 90 minutes

For travel within the city by TAXI (depends on the distance traveled:

• The minimum fare is €4.00
• Medium distance (5–8 km): €8–€14.
• Long distance (8-15 km): €18–€30.

Transfers to/from Athens International Airport

• Metro: €9.00 (Standard) / €4.50 (Reduced)
• Express Bus (X95, X96, etc.): €5.50 (Standard) / €2.70 (Reduced)
• TAXI:  fare to and from the airport to the city center ranges from €45–€50 during daytime hours and from €60–€80 during nighttime hours.