Moving to Greece from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal to Greece, you would find that Greece is 4.0 times more expensive than Nepal overall. A NPR11,534,086 salary in Nepal would need to be roughly €147,738 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nepal and Greece.

What does your salary buy?

NPR11,534,086 €147,738

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.9 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 7.3 times more

Childcare

pay 5.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.7 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 NPR = 0.0057 EUR (July 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
66 ↑ 35% vs 2015

people born in Nepal 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 Nepal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
GR
63.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
GR
5.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
GR
20.7%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
GR
$36,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
GR
3.5

Greece performs significantly better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Athens
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Kathmandu Athens
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Greece passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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 Nepal?

On average Greece is around 125% pricier than Nepal, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Budget about €36,934 for 3 months in Greece (based on a NPR11,534,086 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: 43.0 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 Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Nepal?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.

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At a Glance

NP GR
Population 30,666,598 10,533,871
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Euro (€)
Languages Nepali Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 112