An electrician’s visit during working hours usually costs 25–50 €, and small jobs (socket, switch, light fitting) are priced around the same, without materials. Below you will find prices per job from published price lists in Athens and Thessaloniki.
01Detailed price table
| Job / item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Visit & diagnosis (working hours)Often deducted if the job goes ahead | 25 € | 50 € |
| Hourly rateSimple jobs 25–45 €/hour, complex ones up to 80 €/hour | 25 € | 80 € |
| Evening / weekend visit | 40 € | 80 € |
| Sundays, public holidays, night call-out | 80 € | 150 € |
| Replacing a socket or switch+ materials | 25 € | 50 € |
| New socket (new line/point)+ materials | 40 € | 90 € |
| Fitting/replacing a light fitting | 25 € | 80 € |
| Replacing a fuse | 30 € | 60 € |
| Air-conditioner line | 80 € | 150 € |
| Fuse board inspection | 60 € | 150 € |
| Replacing the fuse boardUpgrade 300–700 € | 200 € | 500 € |
| Full rewiring of an apartmentDepends on the m² and whether walls have to be opened | 1,500 € | 3,500 € |
Visit/diagnosis during working hours, without materials. Evenings and public holidays 50–150 €.
02What affects the price
Time and day
high
Evenings, Sundays and public holidays can double or triple the charge.
Type of fault
high
Tracing a short circuit or a leak costs more than a simple replacement.
Materials
medium
Price lists are almost always “+ materials”. Sockets, residual-current relays and cables are charged separately.
Access and age of the installation
medium
Old installations without earthing or with hidden cable routes take more time.
Area
low
Athens and Thessaloniki have similar prices. On islands and in remote areas travel is often charged too.
03Regional differences
The price lists we reviewed from Athens (visit 30–50 €, hourly from about 40 €) and Thessaloniki (visit 25–40 €) differ only slightly. In Thessaloniki several contractors do not charge the visit if the job goes ahead. On islands and in the countryside, allow for extra travel costs, especially in summer.
04Tips before you pay
- Before the visit, ask them to quote the visit, the work and the materials separately.
- Group the small jobs (sockets, lights, switches) into one visit and you will pay only one call-out charge.
- If you have already bought the materials, say so in advance: the price is different.
- For work on the fuse board or new lines, ask for a licensed electrician and a receipt. You will need them for the ΥΔΕ (the installer’s responsible declaration, i.e. the electrician’s certificate).
- Avoid Sunday call-outs for anything that is not urgent (e.g. the main switch trips and the cause is not found).
05Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician’s visit cost?
During working hours usually 25–50 €. Many electricians deduct the visit from the bill if you go ahead with the repair. Evenings and weekends 40–80 €, public holidays up to 150 €.
How much does an electrician charge per hour?
About 25–45 €/hour for simple jobs and 45–80 €/hour for complex or specialised ones. Many jobs, however, are priced per job and not by the hour.
How much does it cost to change a socket?
Usually 25–50 € for the work, plus the socket. If a new point with a cable is needed, 40–90 €.
How much does it cost to replace a fuse board?
From 200 to 500 € for a replacement and 300–700 € for an upgrade with more lines, depending on the materials and the number of circuits.
Are materials included in the prices?
Almost never. The published price lists refer to labour. Ask whether the price includes VAT.
Do I need a ΥΔΕ after the work?
For a new connection, a reconnection, a change of use or when the old ΥΔΕ expires, yes. See our separate guide on the cost of a ΥΔΕ.
06Sources
Prices are indicative, do not constitute an offer and may vary by area and professional. Last checked: October 2026.
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