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, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
GR
1.1

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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
70.2
GR
43.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
GR
4,694 kWh

Gibraltar performs better than Greece across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
GR
$36,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
GR
3.5

Greece performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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: 43.0 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 1.1 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 29,573 10,533,871
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112