Moving to Greece from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Timor-Leste to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Timor-Leste to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Timor-Leste to Greece.

Living there in 2020
217 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Timor-Leste 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

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
GR
63.7

Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
GR
5.0t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
GR
20.7%

Greece performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
GR
$36,300

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
GR
3.5

Greece performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Timor-Leste passport holders can enter Greece without a visa.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa Free
Greece passport holders can enter Timor-Leste 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste 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 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL GR
Population 1,445,006 10,533,871
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112