Moving to Greece from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gibraltar to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Gibraltar to Greece.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Gibraltar 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

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Gibraltar.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
GR
0.8

Greece performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
GR
5.0t

Greece performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
61.0
GR
44.7
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2024

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,017 kWh
GR
4,686 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Greece across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
GR
8.5%

Gibraltar performs better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GI
83.6 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
GR
3.2

Gibraltar generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Can you move from Gibraltar to Greece?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Gibraltar

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 44.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI GR
Population 40,126 10,413,962
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112