Moving to Greece from New York
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New York to Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New York to Greece, you would find that Greece is 25.1% cheaper than New York. A $75,000 salary in New York would need to be roughly €46,550 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 58°F in Albany, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from New York to Greece.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €46,550
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 27.1% less
Groceries
pay 32.4% less
Transportation
pay 13.7% more
Housing
pay 41.8% less
Childcare
pay 74.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.4% 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.
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 38% less than cities in New York.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from New York to Greece, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New York to Greece.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Greece performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs better than Greece 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
New York 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 New York across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Albany | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Albany | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 New York?
Yes — Greece is on average about 29% cheaper than New York. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €11,638 in Greece on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Greece?
Usually fine from major cities in Greece. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to New York?
Greece performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Greece compared to New York?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In New York, the official language is English.
