Moving to Greece from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan to Greece, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
97 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.9
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
GR
7.3

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
GR
63.7

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
GR
5.0t

Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
GR
20.7%

Greece performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
GR
$36,300

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
GR
3.5

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Athens
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Dushanbe Athens
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan and Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ GR
Population 9,119,347 10,533,871
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +992 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112