The cost of living in Greece is cheaper than many European countries, such as France, Germany, Malta, Sweden and the UK – but it can still cost a fair bit to live in Greece. You may need up to $2,000 to get started and you could spend up to $1,300 per month on expenses, including rent. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Athens costs roughly $350-450 per month, whereas renting a room in a house share can cost as little as $200 per month. A meal at a local restaurant costs about $12 per person, a beer costs $5 and a coffee costs $3.50. A one-way ticket on public transport is about $1.50, a cinema ticket is $8-10 and monthly gym membership costs roughly $30.