Moving to Greece from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hong Kong to Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Greece, you would find that Greece is 18.8% cheaper than Hong Kong overall. A HK$588,026 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly €38,541 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Hong Kong to Greece.
What does your salary buy?
HK$588,026 → €38,541
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 44.4% more
Groceries
pay 31.3% less
Transportation
pay 21.0% less
Housing
pay 24.4% less
Childcare
pay 63.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.6% less
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 Hong Kong to Greece, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hong Kong to Greece.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Greece across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs better than Greece across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in poverty 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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece passport holder visiting Hong Kong
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 Greece than Hong Kong?
Yes — Greece is on average about 41% cheaper than Hong Kong. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €9,635 in Greece on a HK$588,026 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Greece?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 43.0 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 Greece safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Greece across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
