Moving to Greece from Samoa
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Samoa to Greece — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Samoa to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 86°F in Apia, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Samoa to Greece, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Samoa and Greece stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Greece performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Samoa generally does better on environment, though Greece leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Greece performs significantly better than Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Samoa generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), Ministry of Revenue, Samoa (2016), GSIS, Greece (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Apia | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Apia | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.9°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.2°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 87°/75°F (30.6°/24.0°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 87°/75°F (30.7°/23.8°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.0°/23.2°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 85°/73°F (29.5°/22.6°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.1°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Hellenic National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.
Samoa passport holder visiting Greece
Visa Free
Greece passport holder visiting Samoa
Visa FreeData: 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 44.7 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 Samoa and Greece.
Is Greece safe for expats?
Greece performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Samoa?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Samoa leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 65.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 5.6 in Samoa. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Samoa?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Apia. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Apia gets 116.7 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
