Athens
Greece · Europe · 3.1M people
Ancient capital ringed by hills, hot summers and improving transit.
affordablewarm climatehistory
Ranked #72 of 123 overall · 37.98, 23.73
Full scorecard
Cost of living8.0
Safety6.0
Environment & air quality5.0
Public transport6.0
Climate8.0
Healthcare6.0
Internet & connectivity7.0
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