Moving to Nepal from Greece

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greece to Nepal — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Greece to Nepal, you would find that Nepal is 64.1% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,700 salary in Greece would need to be roughly NPR5,079,235 in Nepal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Greece to Nepal.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 NPR5,079,235

To maintain the same standard of living in Nepal

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 71.5% less

Groceries

pay 54.0% less

Transportation

pay 39.4% less

Housing

pay 85.0% less

Childcare

pay 75.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 62.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 174.17 NPR (July 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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Greece and Nepal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
NP
28.2

Greece performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
NP
8.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
NP
0.5t

Greece generally does better on environment, though Nepal 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
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
NP
8.3%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
NP
$4,700

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
NP
25.1

Greece performs better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Athens Kathmandu
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Greece passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal than Greece?

Generally yes: Nepal runs about 56% cheaper than Greece on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Nepal?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around NPR1,269,809 in Nepal for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Nepal?

With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Greece and Nepal.

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Greece?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR NP
Population 10,533,871 30,666,598
Currency Euro (€) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages Greek Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 100