Moving to Greece from Utah
What to Expect
Considering a move from Utah to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Utah to Greece, you would find that Greece is 14.4% cheaper than Utah. A $75,000 salary in Utah would need to be roughly €55,127 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Utah and Greece.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €55,127
To maintain the same standard of living in Greece
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.9% less
Groceries
pay 17.9% less
Transportation
pay 23.8% more
Housing
pay 36.1% less
Childcare
pay 56.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.8% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Utah to Greece.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Utah.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Greece performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Utah 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
Utah 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 Utah across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Salt Lake City | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
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| Month | Salt Lake City | Athens |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) |
| Feb | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) |
| Mar | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) |
| Jun | 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) |
| Jul | 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) |
| Oct | 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 Utah?
On average Greece is about 16% less expensive than Utah, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Greece?
Budget about €13,782 for 3 months in Greece (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Greece?
From major Greece cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Utah and Greece are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Greece compared to Utah?
Greece performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Greece compared to Utah?
The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 64°F in Salt Lake City. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Salt Lake City gets 16.1 in.
What language do they speak in Greece?
The official language in Greece is Greek. In Utah, the official language is English.
