Moving to Greece from Oregon
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Oregon to Greece — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Oregon to Greece, you would find that Greece is 36.8% cheaper than Oregon. A $75,000 salary in Oregon would need to be roughly €42,300 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 56°F in Portland, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 19.1% less
Groceries
pay 33.2% less
Transportation
pay 5.6% more
Housing
pay 58.5% less
Childcare
pay 61.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Greece?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €42,300
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 31% less than cities in Oregon.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Oregon to Greece, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oregon to Greece.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Greece performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oregon 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
Oregon 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 Oregon across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Greece vs Oregon
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Portland | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/56°F (24°/13°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/30°F (9°/-1°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Portland | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.4°/-10.3°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 35°/16°F (1.4°/-8.7°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.9°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 53°/35°F (11.8°/1.5°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 64°/44°F (17.5°/6.8°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 73°/54°F (22.9°/12.0°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 79°/59°F (26.0°/15.2°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 78°/58°F (25.4°/14.6°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 70°/50°F (21.1°/10.2°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 59°/39°F (14.8°/3.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.9°/-0.6°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 37°/20°F (2.9°/-6.4°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Oregon to Greece?
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 Oregon?
Yes — Greece is on average about 37% cheaper than Oregon. 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 €10,575 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 Oregon?
Greece performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Oregon?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Portland. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Portland gets 47.2 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Oregon, the official language is English.
