Moving to Greece from Louisiana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Louisiana to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Louisiana to Greece, you would find that Greece is 29.7% cheaper than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly €47,100 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 20.6% less
Groceries
pay 33.2% less
Transportation
pay 21.4% more
Housing
pay 48.3% less
Childcare
pay 58.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.3% 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?
$75,000 → €47,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
Calculate with your salary →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 Greece cost about 30% less than cities in Louisiana.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Louisiana to Greece, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Louisiana and Greece stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Greece performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Greece performs significantly better than Louisiana 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
Louisiana performs better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Greece performs significantly better than Louisiana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Greece vs Louisiana
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New Orleans | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/51°F (18°/10°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 84°/70°F (29°/21°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/57°F (21°/14°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | New Orleans | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/46°F (15.6°/8.0°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 64°/50°F (17.9°/9.9°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 71°/56°F (21.4°/13.3°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 77°/63°F (25.2°/17.1°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.4°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.5°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.7°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.7°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 79°/66°F (25.9°/18.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/57°F (21.5°/13.7°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.3°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Louisiana to Greece?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Louisiana?
Generally yes: Greece runs about 30% cheaper than Louisiana on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around €11,775 in Greece for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Greece?
Working remotely from Greece's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Greece.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Louisiana?
Greece performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 77°F in New Orleans. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while New Orleans gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Louisiana, the official language is English.
