Which is cheaper, Athens or Rome?

Athens is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 50 vs 60 for Rome. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $650 vs $1,200.

Which is better for digital nomads, Athens or Rome?

Athens edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Athens vs Rome — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Athens

Greece

COL Index

mid-priced

Rome

Italy

COL Index

mid-priced

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Athens edges out Rome on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 50 vs 60 (mid-priced vs mid-priced). Rome scores higher on safety (null/100), and Rome wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Athens takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric

Athens

Rome

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$650

$1,200

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$480

$900

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

Not available

Who is each city for?

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