Moving to Sweden from Greece
What to Expect
Considering a move from Greece to Sweden? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Greece to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 23.1% more expensive than Greece overall. A €65,700 salary in Greece would need to be roughly SEK864,916 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 72°F in Athens, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Greece and Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → SEK864,916
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 60.9% more
Groceries
pay 43.8% more
Transportation
pay 35.2% more
Housing
pay 22.2% more
Childcare
pay 51.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.1% 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 Sweden cost about 22% more than cities in Greece.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Greece to Sweden.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Greece.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Greece across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden performs significantly better than Greece across all family life metrics.
Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Athens | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Athens | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Greece passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden 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 Sweden than Greece?
On average Sweden is around 19% pricier than Greece, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
Budget about SEK216,229 for 3 months in Sweden (based on a €65,700 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Greece generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Greece?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
