Moving to Greece from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to Greece, you would find that Greece is 16.0% more expensive than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly €78,100 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 25.7% more
Groceries
pay 6.1% less
Transportation
pay 31.0% more
Housing
pay 13.7% more
Childcare
pay 41.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Greece?
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → €78,100
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 10% more than cities in Mexico.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Mexico to Greece.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Mexico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece performs significantly better than Mexico 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 Mexico 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
Mexico 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 performs significantly better than Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.
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
Greece generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this
Weather in Greece vs Mexico
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Mexico to Greece?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
On average Greece is around 16% pricier than Mexico, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Budget about €19,525 for 3 months in Greece (based on a MX$1,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Greece?
Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 44.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Greece safe for expats?
Greece performs significantly better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Mexico?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
