Moving to Armenia from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Armenia, you would find that Armenia is 24.4% cheaper than Greece overall. A €64,304 salary in Greece would need to be roughly AMD24,153,713 in Armenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 AMD24,153,713

To maintain the same standard of living in Armenia

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

Restaurants

pay 35.8% less

Groceries

pay 28.6% less

Transportation

pay 38.4% less

Housing

pay 34.9% less

Childcare

pay 13.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 36.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 429.42 AMD (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,015 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Greece live in Armenia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Armenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
AM
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
AM
13.6

Greece performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
AM
$2,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
AM
31.2

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
AM
2.5t

Greece generally does better on environment, though Armenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
43.0
AM
18.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
AM
59.9%

Greece performs better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
AM
8.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
AM
$20,800

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
AM
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
AM
12.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Armenia

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

Armenia passport holder visiting Greece

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

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 Armenia than Greece?

Yes — Armenia is on average about 13% cheaper than Greece. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Armenia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly AMD6,038,428 in Armenia on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Armenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Armenia has 18.4 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 Armenia safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Greece?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

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

What language do they speak in Armenia?

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

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At a Glance

GR AM
Population 10,533,871 3,000,756
Currency Euro (€) Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages Greek Armenian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +374
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112