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Elis, Greece City Intelligence

Elis is an indexed city in Greece (Southern Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~150K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Elis spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Elis is a southern europe city of about ~150K in Greece. On the composite city-intelligence score, Elis sits around the indexed median (70/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~150K
View of Elis, Greece

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Composite profile

Overall score

70/100

Use the Elis profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Greece and across Southern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall70/100
Affordability64/100
Air quality70/100
Energy75/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

70/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Elis data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Elis city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score70/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living64/100Elis's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality70/100Elis's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy75/100Elis's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety70/100Elis's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed73/100Elis's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk69/100Elis's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience69/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety70/100
Low crime72/100
Personal safety71/100
Night safety67/100
Road safety70/100

Elis is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life78/100
Healthcare75/100
Education76/100
Green space94/100
Cleanliness75/100
Infrastructure78/100
Mobility62/100

Elis has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness76/100
Education76/100
Green space94/100
Overall safety70/100

Elis scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability72/100
Walkability75/100
Cycling63/100
Infrastructure78/100

Elis is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability76/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness75/100
Outdoor lifestyle65/100

Elis is high for retirement (76/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Elis

Local public safety guidance for Elis, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Elis, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Greece emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Elis

Healthcare context for Elis, with national-level information from Greece where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Elis, see the Greece healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Elis

Local mobility context for Elis, with national-level context from Greece where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Elis, see the Greece transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Elis. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Elis

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Elis will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Elis air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Elis drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Elis

Is Elis worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (78/100), with nearby nature such as Pinios Lake, Kotychi.

Is Elis good for families?

Strong (76/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Elis affordable?

More affordable than average; about €1,150/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Elis?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Elis's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, healthcare.

What is the climate in Elis?

A mediterranean climate, averaging about 17.9°C.

Does Elis have universities?

Higher education is good (60/100).

What is healthcare like in Elis?

Healthcare access is good (62/100).

Is Elis good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (72/100).

What nature is near Elis?

Within ~170 km: Pinios Lake, Kotychi.

Explore Elis modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Elis

Elis's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Elis

Elis's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Elis

Elis's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Elis

Elis's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Elis

Elis's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Elis

Elis's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Elis

Cost of living estimates for Elis — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Elis

Climate profile for Elis — Mediterranean climate, annual average 17.9°C, comfort score 96/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Elis

Economy and jobs profile for Elis — tourism economy, economy score 63/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, healthcare. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Elis

Education profile for Elis — regional education center, education score 56/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Elis

Healthcare and retirement profile for Elis — healthcare access city, healthcare score 62/100, retirement score 72/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Elis

Source-attributed visual context for Elis using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Elis

Weekend trip planning checklist for Elis — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Elis

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Elis

Estimate a monthly budget for Elis using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Elis

Plan a trip budget for Elis using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Elis

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Elis. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Patras, Greece

Nearby city · about 50 km from Elis. Explore Patras's city intelligence profile.

Missolonghi, Greece

Nearby city · about 53 km from Elis. Explore Missolonghi's city intelligence profile.

Zakynthos, Greece

Nearby city · about 56 km from Elis. Explore Zakynthos's city intelligence profile.

Nafpaktos, Greece

Nearby city · about 68 km from Elis. Explore Nafpaktos's city intelligence profile.

Aigio, Greece

Nearby city · about 74 km from Elis. Explore Aigio's city intelligence profile.

Agrinio, Greece

Same region · about 82 km from Elis. Explore Agrinio's city intelligence profile.

Argostoli, Greece

Same region · about 84 km from Elis. Explore Argostoli's city intelligence profile.

Tripoli, Greece

Same region · about 98 km from Elis. Explore Tripoli's city intelligence profile.

Kalamata, Greece

Same region · about 115 km from Elis. Explore Kalamata's city intelligence profile.

Lefkada, Greece

Same region · about 117 km from Elis. Explore Lefkada's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Elis — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Elis — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Elis FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Elis, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Elis

Is Elis worth visiting?

Elis has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Pinios Lake, Kotychi and Mount Erymanthos within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Elis?

Elis has a high quality-of-life estimate (78/100), with notable strengths in healthcare and green space. It indexes 78/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Elis?

A single resident of Elis spends roughly €1,150 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €611. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Greece. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Elis?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Elis is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Elis?

Elis's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and education and research. Elis has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and healthcare.

Is Elis good for digital nomads and remote work?

Elis offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 69/100.

What are the education options in Elis?

Elis is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Physics.

Is Elis a good place to study?

Elis offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Elis?

Elis has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 62/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Elis a good place to retire?

Elis offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 72/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Elis?

Elis has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 17.9°C annually with roughly 651 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.

Is Elis a safe place to live?

Elis is estimated to be a generally safe city (70/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Elis?

Elis indexes a walkability score of 75 and a cycling score of 63 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Elis?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Elis include Pinios Lake, Kotychi and Mount Erymanthos. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Elis good for families?

Elis scores high for family living (76/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Elis?

Elis rates 65/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 94/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Pinios Lake, Kotychi and Mount Erymanthos supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Elis profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Greece and across Southern Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (75/100) and internet speed (73/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (64/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Greece country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Elis appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.