Moving to Greece from Armenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Armenia to Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Armenia to Greece, you would find that Greece is 28.6% more expensive than Armenia overall. A AMD27,000,000 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly €85,700 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Armenia to Greece.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,000,000 → €85,700

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 24.7% more

Groceries

pay 53.2% more

Transportation

pay 29.8% more

Housing

pay 19.5% more

Childcare

pay 6.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 57.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0025 EUR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Greece cost about 6% less than cities in Armenia.

Armenia

Gyumri 42%

Greece

Xanthi 43%
Kavala 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Armenia to Greece, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
14,571 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Armenia to Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
GR
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
33.6
GR
65.8

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
GR
5.0t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
20.3
GR
44.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
62.0%
GR
20.3%

Greece performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
12.9%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$9,474
GR
$26,948

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AM
78.3 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
8.5
GR
3.2

Greece generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Athens
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Yerevan Athens
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Greece.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Greece than Armenia?

No — Greece is on average about 29% more expensive than Armenia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €21,425 in Greece on a AMD27,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 44.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 33.6 in Armenia. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Greece compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM GR
Population 3,086,700 10,413,962
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Euro (€)
Languages Armenian Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112