Athens vs Santander
💰
Santander saves you $300/month
📶
Santander has 3x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Oceanic climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Athens
Santander
Total Budget
$2,000/mo
$1,700/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$220/mo
$180/mo ✓
Meal Out
$12
$12
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Santander is $300/mo cheaper (18% 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
🇪🇸 Santander
📶 Internet226 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 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
Santander
ClimateOceanic
Avg Temp15°C
Rainy Days176/year
Best months: July, August
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
10°10°
Apr
16°14°
Jul
30°20°
Oct
20°18°
AthensSantander
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇬🇷Athens
🇪🇸Santander
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,000
$1,700
Winner📶
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
226 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.4/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
Winner6/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
8/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Athens wins
vs
3
Santander wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Santander
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Santander
226 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Athens
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Santander
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Athens
World-famous nightlife scene
🇬🇷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
🇪🇸Santander
Pros
- +Beautiful pristine beaches including El Sardinero and Magdalena Peninsula
- +Very affordable cost of living compared to other Spanish coastal cities
- +One of Spain's safest cities with very low crime rates
- +Mild oceanic climate without extreme summer heat
Cons
- −Small digital nomad community limits networking opportunities
- −Rainy climate with over 1,200mm annual precipitation
- −Lower English proficiency outside tourist areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities