Moving to Greece from Kuwait
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kuwait to Greece, you would find that Greece is 25.5% more expensive than Kuwait overall. A KWD23,000 salary in Kuwait would need to be roughly €83,100 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 81.6% more
Groceries
pay 36.7% more
Transportation
pay 90.1% more
Housing
pay 5.5% less
Childcare
pay 30.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.9% 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.
What salary do you need in Greece?
What does your salary buy?
KWD23,000 → €83,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Kuwait to Greece, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Kuwait and Greece stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kuwait generally does better on safety, though Greece 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
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Greece performs significantly better than Kuwait 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
Kuwait 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
Kuwait performs better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Kuwait (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this
Weather in Greece vs Kuwait
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kuwait City | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Kuwait City | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Department,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Kuwait to Greece?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.
Kuwait passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Required
Greece passport holder visiting Kuwait
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Kuwait?
Day-to-day costs in Greece run about 25% higher than Kuwait on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KWD23,000 comparable salary, that's around €20,775 in Greece for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Greece?
With 44.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Greece.
Is Greece safe for expats?
Kuwait generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Kuwait.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Kuwait?
Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 22.7 in Kuwait. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Kuwait?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.
