Moving to Greece from Macedonia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macedonia to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macedonia to Greece, you would find that Greece is 81.9% more expensive than Macedonia overall. A MKD4,040,579 salary in Macedonia would need to be roughly €94,098 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Macedonia to Greece.
What does your salary buy?
MKD4,040,579 → €94,098
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
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Restaurants
pay 62.7% more
Groceries
pay 55.6% more
Transportation
pay 64.9% more
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 2.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 94.2% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Macedonia to Greece, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Macedonia 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
Macedonia performs better than Greece across all safety metrics.
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
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia 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
Macedonia generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Macedonia leads in internet access.
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
Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Macedonia 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Greece generally does better on family life, though Macedonia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Public Revenue Office, 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 | Skopje | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Skopje | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macedonia 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.
Macedonia passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece passport holder visiting Macedonia
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 Macedonia?
Day-to-day costs in Greece run about 43% higher than Macedonia 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 MKD4,040,579 comparable salary, that's around €23,524 in Greece for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Greece?
With 43.0 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 Macedonia and Greece.
Is Greece safe for expats?
Macedonia performs better than Greece across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Macedonia.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Macedonia?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 29.6 in Macedonia. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Macedonia: 74).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Macedonia?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 65°F in Skopje. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Skopje gets 19.8 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Macedonia, the official language is Macedonian.
