r/Athens_Greece

Hi all,

I'm Korean, considering an IT engineer role
at a shipping company in Voula. Moving with
my wife and our dog.

A few honest questions from those who've
lived there:

1. ⁠What areas are good for a young couple +
2. ⁠small dog? (Voula, Glyfada, Ano Glyfada are on my radar)
3. ⁠What's the realistic monthly cost of living for a family of two?
4. ⁠How is daily life for foreigners in Athens?

Any insights appreciated — thanks!

I’ve been in Athens for several days and while I’ve been using the Welcome app for airport/hotel transfers, I started using the Freenow app for short duration taxi rides around the city.
I’ve seen posts where there’s concerns about fare gouging with taxis, but Freenow posts a set rate for pickup and destination, no hidden charges and you pay upfront. So far with multiple rides done, no issues. Better yet, no tipping unless you choose to do so.

Kalimera/Hello,

I will be travelling from Canada to visit Greece and then Turkey this August. I am planning to spend 5-6 days in Athens and then fly to Istanbul.

I would rather spend money on experiences than hotels, so if you have any budget friendly travel tips, let me know! Also, feel free to drop in vegan travel hacks too 😀

Lastly, if someone can help me find other vegans (activist or otherwise - just any vegan group), that would be great because Facebook & MeetUp groups seem to be dead/inactive.

Thanks!

Hey everyone
Not sure if this is the right place for this post,

I’m visiting Athens in August to visit my close friend but she is from a different part of Greece and doesn’t live in Athens, so we are wondering what are the unique non museum/acropolis things to do.

I like being by the sea mostly and want to spend the day time lounging but I’m willing to sacrifice a day or two to roam around the city 😝and find non touristy activities.

Google isn’t really much of a help since everything is catered to mythology/historic tours 😅.

Any and all suggestions are welcome 😁

Recommend pest clubs for 18 year old girls🫶We like to dance, and like pop/00s/house but we are open to everything!

Hello!
I have a prescription for Concerta 18mg, is there anyone who knows which pharmacy sells it? I have been to all the pharmacies in my neighbourhood and they all say it’s in έλλειψη… is there a website maybe that shows which pharmacy would have it in stock ?
Thank you!

Hello! I needed some quick advice about what I’ve discovered may be a predicament in my summer plans. I’m volunteering in Athens this summer and will be staying in Omonia during the duration of my stay (my volunteer accommodations are provided for me there). It was only upon further research that I discovered that apparently this neighborhood doesn’t have the best reputation? I wish I didn’t have to be concerned about this but I’m a small 19 year old female alone abroad and I wanted to know if this neighborhood is truly bad enough to warrant me moving locations.

Would y’all say it is or is it more of a “keep your wits about you” location (which honestly, any place is when traveling alone I’d argue).

Any recommendations for a good hairstylist for a man looking to trim long, wavy, layered hair?

Hi wonderful Athenians,

If you identify as rich and lonely and / or bored in Athens, this might interest you:

I am heading to Athens in a week, and have identified a 2-star Michelin restaurant I'd love to visit: Delta ❤️

There is only one problem: The 12-course menu with wine pairing costs €460 per person, and I can best be described as lower-middle class 😱

I am therefore looking for an individual in the city with more money than sense - and more money than friends - who'd like to sponsor me and bring me to this restaurant!

You might think this is a 'sugarbabe' ad, but not at all: I am a very average-looking, 33-year old male backpacker with beer belly.

So what would you get out of it? Apart from having an amazing culinary experience, your company (me) is an entertaining and interesting character, and I can take great photos of you enjoying the upper-class life.

Hey, if you are rich and lonely and happen to be an attractive female - you might even get (un)lucky!

Slide into my DMs - but be fast, as I expect my inbox to blow up!

A little-known history about the ancient Greeks theorizing Antarctica to counterbalance the Northern Hemisphere.

#AncientGreece #maps #Antarctica

i’m in athens for a couple days, i was wondering if there’s any shops anybody could recommend that has gloves? doesn’t have to be a spot specifically for gloves, could also just be a shop you saw had gloves. fashionable daily wear gloves, not like work gloves. thank you!

Looking to buy an apartment here in Athens. Seller is requesting for a 50k deposit to be sent directly to their account during the initial contracting phase. I already know this amount is ridiculous and exposes the buyer to serious risks.

What is the standard process here, specifically when the real estate agent is not willing or perhaps legally unable to hold the funds until the transaction concludes?

Γενικά μιλώντας, δεν έχω μεγάλες οικονομικές ανάγκες (δεν πληρώνω νοίκι, δεν έχω ούτε παιδιά ούτε σκυλιά-γατιά, δεν πίνω με εξαίρεση ελάχιστα όταν βγαίνω με φίλους, δεν καπνίζω). Επίσης έχω κάτι προθεσμιακές που μου προσφέρουν ένα μικρό παθητικό εισόδημα τον μήνα. Άρα νομίζω ότι μπορώ να τη βγάζω άνετα με €300/μήνα.

Οπότε σκέφτομαι, αντί να συνεχίσω το 9-5 (που μου αποφέρει περισσότερα από όσα χρειάζομαι αλλά μου τρώει και περισσότερο χρόνο από όσο θα ήθελα, βασικά ήδη χάνω 2.5 ώρες καθημερινά στο δρόμο πηγαίνοντας προς και από στη δουλειά), να γίνω οδηγός στην Bolt μια εβδομάδα το μήνα (και τις άλλες 3 εβδομάδες να τις έχω δικές μου ως ελεύθερο χρόνο).

Όμως, πόσα βγάζει ΚΑΘΑΡΑ την εβδομάδα ένας οδηγός Bolt στην Αττική (που δεν έχει συμβατό αυτοκίνητο); Και όταν εννοώ καθαρά εννοώ ΚΑΘΑΡΑ, μετά από φόρους, εισφορές, fees πλατφόρμας, καύσιμα, κόστος ενοικίασης συμβατού αυτοκινήτου (για μια εβδομάδα).

ΥΓ: Αν μπορώ ως ιδιώτης να αγοράσω συμβατό αυτοκίνητο (και αυτό είναι μεγάλο "αν" που δεν ξέρω αν ισχύει), έχω να δώσω μέχρι €20000-25000, οπότε σε αυτή την περίπτωση κάποιος οδηγός Bolt με δικό του συμβατό αυτοκίνητο, πόσα βγάζει την εβδομάδα;