Moving to Greece from Palau

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Palau to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Palau to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Palau to Greece, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
189 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Palau 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

How Palau and Greece stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
GR
63.7

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
GR
5.0t

Greece performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
6.9
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PW
37.2%
GR
78.0%

Greece performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
GR
$36,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
GR
3.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Palau

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greece?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Palau and Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Palau?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW GR
Population 21,695 10,533,871
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English, Palauan Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112