Erasmus in Thessaloniki

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Thessaloniki

Why do the Erasmus in Thessaloniki? Thessaloniki is a city located on the Gulf of Thessaloniki, in the Aegean Sea. This port city is quieter than other big cities like Athens, but this does not mean that it does not hold many activities and interesting things, such as cultural events and festivals, since every year it receives many national and international students. It has a very pleasant climate and many parks by the sea.

Next, we will tell you why this city is so interesting to carry out your Erasmus mobility.

Cost of living in Thessaloniki, Greece

The cost of living for a student in Thessaloniki is not high, as it is a fairly cheap city. Accommodation costs depend on your interests, if you are interested in renting a studio, prices start at approximately €490. Another option is to rent a spare room in a shared flat with other students. In this case, you can find spare rooms for €150 per month. The price will always depend on the location and the characteristics of the accommodation.

If you like to go out for a meal or a drink with friends, Thessaloniki is a good place to do it. The food in the taverns is not excessively expensive, for example, a menu for one person in a cheap restaurant can cost between €10-15.

The monthly expense of a student will depend on their lifestyle, but they usually spend around €700 per month. We recommend that you request information from your university about the cafeteria, as some offer free breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

Student life, Erasmus parties and leisure in Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki receives many national and international students, which is why numerous activities, parties and festivals are organized. A great plan is to go for a walk along the promenade and have a drink by the sea.

Thessaloniki is lively every day of the week and all night long. The small neighbourhood of Ladadika is full of bars, restaurants and taverns, we recommend you visit it and sit down at a table to have a drink. Rotonda is another very popular neighbourhood among students as it has many places with cheap drinks.

In this city, there are many interesting plans to do, for example visiting Kalamaria or Ano Poli, the upper city of Thessaloniki, located in the old town.

Culture and gastronomy in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki has a wide variety of food in its famous Greek “tavernas” at cheap prices in the city centre, such as Aristotelous Navarinou square, where many students go to eat or drink something. We recommend you try the most famous dishes such as Mousaka, Gemista or Tzatziki. But if sweets are your thing, you have to try the typical Greek sweets: trigona panoramatos or bougatsa. Restaurants closer to the sea are usually a bit more expensive, but they have excellent quality food.

The city of Thessaloniki, like all of Greece, is full of culture and history. The White Tower is located in front of the sea and is one of the symbols of this city since it was built in the Ottoman era.

Advantages of doing the Erasmus in Thessaloniki, Greece

• The city of Thessaloniki has a very affordable cost of living for students, there are places to eat or drink something cheap.
• Being a smaller city, there is not much hustle and bustle, but without losing the university atmosphere and the party. There is always something to do no matter what day of the week.
• Thessaloniki has a beautiful promenade for walking or cycling.
• It has a quality education and a great diversity of institutions to carry out the Erasmus: “Aristotle University of Thessaloniki”, “International Hellenic University”, “University of Macedonia”, etc.

Cheap Erasmus accommodation in Thessaloniki

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Frequently asked questions about doing Erasmus in Thessaloniki

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