Moving to Greece from Morocco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Morocco to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Morocco to Greece, you would find that Greece is 2.0 times more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD730,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly €136,000 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Is Greece cheaper than Morocco?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.7 times more

Groceries

pay 88.5% more

Transportation

pay 53.2% more

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 2.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 74.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.0915 EUR (October 2026)

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?

MAD730,000 → €136,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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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 45% more than cities in Morocco.

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Greece

Xanthi 43%
Kavala 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Morocco to Greece.

Living there in 2020
2,114 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Morocco live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
GR
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
GR
65.8

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
GR
5.0t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
GR
44.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
GR
20.3%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Morocco leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
GR
$26,948

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
GR
3.2

Greece generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Greece vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Athens
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Casablanca Athens
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Can you move from Morocco to Greece?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Required
Morocco passport holders need a visa to enter Greece.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Morocco without a visa.

Data: 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 Morocco?

On average Greece is around 103% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Budget about €34,000 for 3 months in Greece (based on a MAD730,000 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 Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Morocco?

Morocco 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 7.4 in Morocco. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

What's the weather like in Greece compared to Morocco?

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA GR
Population 38,430,770 10,413,962
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, Berber Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112