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Countries / Greece
Greece
Islands, light and a 7% pensioner tax regime; the bureaucracy and job market are the trade-offs.
RegionSouthern Europe
CapitalAthens
CurrencyEuro
LanguageGreek
Expat saturationHigh (12% foreign born)
Living cost · Mid-rangefrom $1,800/mo
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Two countries. One tax return.
Cross-border tax for Americans and Britons living in Greece. Fixed fees, no surprises.
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Dollars to Euro at the real rate.
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Your plan for Greece checklist · timeline · cost breakdown
Affordable move$9,350estimated first-year setup · about 33 weeksMid-range move$18,650estimated first-year setup · about 28 weeksLuxury move$53,350estimated first-year setup · about 20 weeksRetirement move$27,100estimated setup incl. visa, insurance and advice · about 48 weeks
Estimates for one adult before ongoing rent and living costs; couples and families scale up. Tap a plan for the full breakdown.
Greece by the numbers editorial estimates in US dollars
Worth of the dollar$1 ≈ €0.861 euro ≈ $1.16 · snapshot, changes daily · Current rate ↗
Utilities · 85 m² flat$170/moElectric, water, sewer & garbage
Home internet$30/moBroadband, typical plan
Wi-Fi & connectivity score68/100Median fixed broadband ≈ 70 Mbps
Internet reliability72/100Usually fine; keep a mobile-data backup
English day-to-dayModerateHow far English gets you
Remote-work time zoneFull EU overlapFull EU overlap, partial US (late)
Phone & eSIM$20/moLocal plan · travel eSIM ≈ $15/10 GB
Walkability of cities76/100Walkable centres, car useful beyond
Air quality66/100Athens moderate, worse in winter heating season; islands clean
Healthy food & food safety86/100EU bans; Mediterranean diet; strong local produce and olive oil
Severe weather & hazards50/100 riskEarthquakes, summer wildfires, heatwaves and autumn flash floods
Drive on theRightLeft-hand-drive cars · Licence & vehicles →
Time zoneEET (UTC+2) with DSTEET (UTC+2) with DST; 7 hours ahead of New York
Literacy98%Adult literacy rate
Cost to give birthfree with social insurancePublic free with social insurance / private $3,000–6,000
Rural land$3,000–10,000per acre · $3,000–10,000 rural; island land far higher
Beauty of cities94/100Architecture, setting, upkeep and green space
Petrol / fuel$1.95/L≈ $7.38 per US gallon
Doctor visit$50Basic clinic visit, paid privately
Emergency roomFreePublic system, at point of use
Dentist$40 / $70Check-up & cleaning / one filling
Life expectancy81 yrsAt birth
Unemployment9%National rate
Remote work & digital nomadsWelcomedDigital Nomad visa on ~$3,800/mo income; 50% income-tax break for relocating workers
🌤️ Climate
Mediterranean; long hot dry summers, mild wet winters. Northern Greece has real winters; the islands are windy.
Winter · Jan10°C50°F
Spring · Apr16°C61°F
Summer · Jul29°C84°F
Autumn · Oct20°C68°F
Mean temperatures for Athens.
🌧️ Rain & snow
Rainfall about 400 mm (16 in) a year.
Snow Northern mountains; occasional in Athens.
⚖️ The law
Official legislationΕθνικό Τυπογραφείο (Government Gazette) ↗
OverviewLaw of Greece on Wikipedia ↗
Driving On the right. Licence rules →
🏛️ Taxes
Property tax ENFIA ~$2–13 per m² per year.
Local & regional income tax None regional.
🎓 University
Free for EU; non-EU pay $1.5–3k/yr at most public programmes.
📱 Phone & eSIM
Carriers Cosmote, Vodafone, Nova.
Average cost Local SIM or eSIM with generous data about $20/month; a 30-day travel eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, Saily and similar) around $15 for 10 GB.
🎁 Schemes to attract expats
- 7% flat tax for foreign pensioners for 15 years
- 50% income tax exemption for 7 years for relocating employees
- Non-dom €100k flat tax for investors
- Golden Visa via property, higher thresholds in Athens
Figures are national averages for planning, not quotes; big cities run higher. Tax schemes change often and carry conditions. Verify before you rely on them.
Official sources for Greece embassies, warnings, law and reference
US Embassy in Greece↗All embassies and consulates in Greece↗US State Department travel advisory↗UK FCDO travel advice↗Εθνικό Τυπογραφείο (Government Gazette)↗Law of Greece (Wikipedia)↗Greece on Wikipedia↗Visit Greece (GNTO) (official tourism board)↗World Health Organization country profile↗Numbeo cost-of-living data↗
Government, intergovernmental and reference sites only; no reviews or opinion. Links open in a new tab.
Ratings & warnings independent
Visa informationTypes, step-by-step application, where to applyPassport renewalOfficial renewal links and timingLiveability scoreThe rating and what drives itSafety ratingCrime, stability and what the number meansTravel warningsState Department and UN advisories, liveRegional information & cuisineWhere to live and what you'll eatCommunity & meetupsFinding your people
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FlightsGateways, routes and fares for your research tripHotels & accommodationWhere to stay while you scout, with videoRental propertiesNeighbourhoods, prices and how renting worksFurnishings & home setupFurniture, appliances, utilities and internetMoving & shippingGetting your life across the oceanRetirementVisas, costs and where retirees settle
Services & daily life one labelled partner per page
Airport taxis & transfersOfficial cabs, apps, rail links and faresTransportationGetting around, driving and licencesTrains, buses & ticketsIntercity travel and where to bookSchoolsInternational, bilingual and local optionsChild care & nanniesNurseries, nannies, au pairs and costsUniversitiesDegrees, fees and student visasPets: vets, boarding & relocationBringing animals, finding a vet and careLanguage classesLearning before and after you landBest restaurantsWhere locals and expats actually eatHospitals & healthcare accessHow to see a doctor, hospitals, insuranceBanking & money transferAccounts, transfers and currencyTax & legal helpResidency, treaties and who to hireJobs boardRoles open to foreigners, updated weeklyCoworking & remote workWork rights, spaces and freelancing
Rated & officialPartners in three tiersOne labelled partner
Life in Greece faith, wellbeing, shopping and play
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Click here →🕊️ Religious servicesChurches, mosques, synagogues, temples and more🧘 Wellness & spiritualityYoga, retreats, meditation, spas and practitioners🛍️ Retail recommendationsWhere to shop for clothes, tech, homeware and gifts🧺 Groceries & marketsSupermarkets, local markets and what things cost🥾 Recreation & tour guidesOutdoors, sport, day trips and licensed guides📱 Phone & eSIMCarriers, eSIMs, plans and what they cost⛴️ Boats & ferriesFerry routes, marinas, boat rental and ownership🏖️ Beaches, lakes & riversSwimming, water quality and the best spots🚗 Vehicles & driving licenceRent or buy a car, and how to get a local licence🖼️ Art galleries, museums & librariesWhat's free, what costs, and where to start Holidays & festivalsNational holidays, closures and the festivals worth planning around
Holidays & festivalsNational holidays, closures and the festivals worth planning aroundJobs board · Greece
Search for jobs for free, or post a job for $100 USD.
Roles open to foreigners in Greece: remote work you can do from Athens, and in-person jobs with employers who hire from abroad. Free for job seekers, always. Employers pay a flat $100 per listing, live for 60 days.
Latest listings. Example listings shown until the first real posts go live.
Example · Senior Software Engineer (React / Node)Northwind Labs · Remote, US or EU hours
$95,000–130,000USD
Example · English Teacher (adults & business)International Language Centre · Athens · in person
€1,900–€2,800/moEUR