Athens vs Vilnius
💰
Vilnius saves you $300/month
📶
Vilnius has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Continental climate
🛂
Greece offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Athens
Vilnius
Total Budget
$2,000/mo
$1,700/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$750/mo
Coworking
$220/mo
$200/mo ✓
Meal Out
$12
$9 ✓
Coffee
$3 ✓
$3.5
Vilnius 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
🌍 Vilnius
📶 Internet200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Vilnius
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp9°C
Rainy Days143/year
Best months: August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
10°-2°
Apr
16°9°
Jul
30°19°
Oct
20°8°
AthensVilnius
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇬🇷Athens
🌍Vilnius
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Monthly Budget
$2,000
$1,700
Winner📶
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
200 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.4/5
4.4/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
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Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
8/10
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Walkability
8/10
8/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
0
Athens wins
vs
3
Vilnius wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Vilnius
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Vilnius
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Vilnius
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
🌍Vilnius
Pros
- +Lower cost of living and rent than most Western European capitals while staying in the EU
- +Very good fixed broadband speeds with strong 5G coverage across Lithuania
- +UNESCO-listed Old Town with baroque streets, churches and viewpoints within walking distance
- +Multiple coworking spaces including Talent Garden and Workland in central locations
Cons
- −Long, dark and cold winters with snow and ice can be challenging for mood and mobility
- −Weather is often grey and damp outside the core summer months
- −Smaller international community and fewer meetups than in major nomad hubs
- −Nightlife is lively mainly on weekends and more modest on weekdays