Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

KosOverall winner

Aegiali is approximately 75% less expensive than Kos based on cost of living including rent. This makes Aegiali a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Aegiali has a FIRE Score of 84/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 85, which is relatively safe.

Recommended profile: Aegiali is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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Greece

Kos

Normal Precautions
FIRE77

Greece

Aegiali

Normal Precautions
FIRE84
Cost
Cost of living index
51.5
-
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $798/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $2,884/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $1,141/mo
$1,550/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $1,859/mo
$1,450/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$608
Best in row. $348
1BR, outside centre
$430
Best in row. $280
3BR, city centre
$729
Best in row. $579
3BR, outside centre
$589
Best in row. $480
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 79/100
72/100
Nomad score
Best in row. 27/100
22/100
Retiree score
64/100
Best in row. 67/100
Overall score
77/100
Best in row. 84/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 88
85
Internet speed
Best in row. 75 Mbps
20 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Kos

Kos is a small island town where a one-bedroom in the center runs $608/mo and outside it drops to $430/mo, so your rent line stays low even by Greek standards. The catch is income: the average local net salary is $897/mo, which makes the $1,074/mo mid-range budget a stretch unless you bring remote work or retirement money. The Greece Digital Nomad Visa and the Greece Non-Dom Flat Tax Regime both demand $3,997/mo in minimum income, a bar that prices out most dreamers. Come for the 88/100 safety index and 75 Mbps internet, but accept that the expat community is very few and English proficiency is common mainly in tourist areas.

About Greece

Progressive tax brackets climbing to 44% will hit high earners hard, making Greece a poor fit for anyone still drawing a large US salary. Retirees living on the required USD 3,997/mo FIP visa income look past this easily, since $893.50/mo covers living costs before rent. A 1BR near the center runs around $560.16/mo, and high English proficiency smooths daily life despite the medium 53.6 safety score.

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