Is it worth living in Greece?

Greece is generally a very safe place and there is very little serious crime. They have one of the lowest costs of living in the European Union, although cities like Athens tend to be more expensive than the rest of the country. Below we will answer the main questions related to moving to Greece. If you decide to move, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with real estate options in Greece.

What are the advantages of living in Greece?

Among the many benefits:

• guaranteed sun and high temperatures (all year round in some areas);
• one of the least polluted regions in the world;
• good value for money;
• easy and relatively inexpensive to get to (especially for most Europeans);
• good rental opportunities in many areas;

What to expect from living in Greece?

21 things you need to know before moving to Greece

• Get ready for the name day.
• Birthdays are also celebrated, but not in the way you are used to.
• Consider health insurance.
• Think before you flush.
• Drink coffee like a local.
• Economics and the Grexit crisis.
• Always carry cash with you.
• The Greeks are quite superstitious.

What is a good salary in Greece?

A person working in Greece typically earns around 2430 euros per month. Salaries range from €620 (lowest average) to €10 (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary, including housing, transportation and other benefits.

How much money to take with you to Greece?

How much money will you need to travel to Greece? You should plan to spend around €110 ($135) per day for a holiday in Greece, which is the average daily price based on spending by other visitors. Past travelers spent an average of €28 ($34) on food for one day and €22 ($27) on local transport.

Can you just move to Greece?

There are many foreigners living in Greece. It's relatively easy for EU citizens to move here, whether you're self-employed, looking for work or hoping to retire in Greece. European citizens do not need visas to spend a few months in Greece or work remotely.

Can I buy a house in Greece after Brexit?

You will still be able to buy and own property in Greece after Brexit as before, even after the transition period. Ownership is controlled by Greece, not the EU. You will also be able to rent it out just like an EU citizen.

How to become a resident of Greece?

If you plan to obtain permanent residence, you will need to stay in Greece for most of the year (at least 183 days). As long as all immigration requirements are met, you will be able to apply for permanent residence after five years and citizenship after 10 years.

How long can you live in Greece without a visa?

90 days

How long does it take to become a Greek citizen?

After 3 years of permanent and legal residence in Greece • “Declaration of Naturalization” in the municipality of my residence.

Can a foreigner buy a house in Greece?

Procedures for purchasing real estate in Greece Any foreigner can become a home owner in Greece. The country does not impose any purchase restrictions. To be able to buy a house in Greece, you must obtain a non-resident tax registration number (AFM) and TAXIS access codes.

What is the average price of a house in Greece?

In 2016, an apartment of 100 square meters in a Greek city cost an average of 92 euros, or 200 euros/sq. m., while outside the city the average price of a house of the same area was 922 euros (67 euros/sq. m.).

Is it safe to buy property in Greece?

More than 80 percent of Greeks own their own homes. They were never dispossessed, unlike most other Balkan peoples during the communist era. The Greek constitution, courts and authorities fully respect property rights, making Greece a very safe place to invest in real estate.

How much tax do you pay in Greece?

As of 2019, a Greek individual is taxed at a rate of 22% to 45%. Benefits are provided to taxpayers with certain types of income. Financial corporations pay 29%. For Greek partnerships the tax rate is also 28%.

Do they pay income tax in Greece?

Income tax Income tax in Greece is progressive. Income tax is paid by all individuals who earn income in Greece, regardless of citizenship or place of permanent residence. Permanent residents are taxed on their worldwide income in Greece.

Do pensioners pay taxes in Greece?

Note. There is no “retirement visa” in Greece. The flat tax rate of 7% is the tax program for foreign pensioners who choose to live in Greece. You may or may not be an EU citizen.

Is there free healthcare in Greece?

Greece has a National Health System (ESY), which aims to ensure free and equal access to quality health care for all residents. The system consists of a mix of public and private health care providers, which are broadly divided into primary, secondary and tertiary levels of service delivery.

Is medicine good in Greece?

Greece's healthcare system has been recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the best in the world. Greek healthcare was ranked 14th for overall performance among 191 countries surveyed (above other countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom) and 11th for quality of care in a 2000 WHO report.