FIRE Number for Athens, Greece

A one-bedroom in Pangrati or Koukaki keeps you within walking distance of the Acropolis and the city's best street food. You will cook at home often but can afford regular taverna meals and cheap souvlaki. Public transit is inexpensive and covers the city well. Many of Athens' best features — rooftop views, archaeological sites, beach access at Vouliagmeni — are free or nearly so. Summer heat is intense, and air conditioning will push up utility costs.

A penthouse in Kolonaki with Acropolis views or a villa in the coastal suburb of Glyfada. Regular dining at restaurants like Spondi and Varoulko, a leased car, and international health coverage. Boat day trips to the Saronic islands, tickets at the Epidaurus theater, and regular travel are all within budget. This is a genuinely affluent lifestyle in Athens with room to spare.

A premium property on the Athens Riviera with private beach access, a full-time cook, regular housekeeping, and first-class international travel. You dine wherever you like without thinking about the bill and carry comprehensive global health coverage. You can charter boats for Aegean trips regularly. Athens at this budget is very comfortable, though the luxury infrastructure is thinner than in cities like London or Paris.