Athens vs Rhodes
📶
Athens has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Athens
Rhodes
Total Budget
$2,000/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$220/mo
$120/mo ✓
Meal Out
$12
$10 ✓
Coffee
$3 ✓
$4
Rhodes is $200/mo cheaper (11% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇬🇷 Athens
📶 Internet90 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇬🇷 Rhodes
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Athens
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days69/year
Best months: June, August, September, May
Rhodes
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days62/year
Best months: June, September, July, August
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
10°14°
Apr
16°18°
Jul
30°30°
Oct
20°23°
AthensRhodes
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇬🇷Athens
🇬🇷Rhodes
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,000
$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.4/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Athens wins
vs
1
Rhodes wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Rhodes
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Athens
90 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Athens
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Rhodes
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇬🇷Athens
Pros
- +Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny springs and autumns ideal for working and exploring
- +Lower cost of living than most Western European capitals while still offering big-city amenities
- +Huge amount of history and culture with the Acropolis, museums and archaeological sites everywhere
- +Good cafe culture and many laptop-friendly spots in Koukaki, Exarchia, Pangrati and the centre
Cons
- −Very hot summers in July and August with high UV and heat that can make midday work uncomfortable
- −Traffic, noise and air pollution on main roads, especially during rush hours
- −Some areas of the centre feel gritty and can have pickpocketing or petty crime, especially at night
- −Sidewalks and urban infrastructure can feel chaotic, with scooters, cars and pedestrians sharing space
🇬🇷Rhodes
Pros
- +Over 300 days of sunshine per year - sunniest Greek island
- +UNESCO World Heritage medieval Old Town beautifully preserved
- +Very safe with extremely low crime rates
- +Stunning beaches with crystal-clear Mediterranean waters
Cons
- −Limited coworking spaces compared to major cities
- −Internet can be slower than mainland Greece
- −Many businesses close in winter months (Nov-Mar)
- −Need car or scooter to explore the whole island