Moving to Oregon from Greece
What to Expect
Considering a move from Greece to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Greece to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 55.6% more expensive than Greece overall. A €65,374 salary in Greece would need to be roughly $90,220 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Salem averages 64°F vs 72°F in Athens, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Greece and Oregon.
What does your salary buy?
€65,374 → $90,220
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 54.3% more
Groceries
pay 61.6% more
Transportation
pay 0.2% less
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 2.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.6% more
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 Oregon cost about 46% more than cities in Greece.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Greece to Oregon.
people moved from Greece to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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- 2,184,110
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oregon compared to Greece.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Greece performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oregon performs significantly better than Greece across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Oregon performs significantly better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Greece performs better than Oregon across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Athens | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) |
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| Month | Athens | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Greece passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Greece
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Greece?
On average Oregon is around 20% pricier than Greece, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $22,555 for 3 months in Oregon (based on a €65,374 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oregon?
From major Oregon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Greece and Oregon are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Greece?
Greece performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Salem is 64°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Salem receives around 39.7 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Oregon?
The official language in Oregon is English. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
