Moving to Greece from Utah

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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 33.3% cheaper than Utah. A $75,000 salary in Utah would need to be roughly €44,600 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Is Greece cheaper than Utah?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 13.6% less

Groceries

pay 26.0% less

Transportation

pay 1.0% less

Housing

pay 53.7% less

Childcare

pay 63.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 15.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8925 EUR (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Greece?

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 → €44,600

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Greece cost about 27% less than cities in Utah.

Utah

Ogden 54%

Greece

Xanthi 43%
Kavala 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Utah to Greece.

Living there in 2020
23,297 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Utah.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

UT
32.3%
GR
27.4%

Greece performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

UT
92.9%
GR
86.3%

Utah performs better than Greece across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UT
3.5%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

UT
$66,207
GR
$26,948

Utah performs better than Greece across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

UT
78.6 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs

Greece performs significantly better than Utah across all family life metrics.

Weather in Greece vs Utah

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Salt Lake City Rain: 16.1 in/yr (409 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

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 National Weather Service, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Can you move from Utah to Greece?

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

United States passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Greece without a visa.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Greece passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: 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 33% less expensive than Utah, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Budget about €11,150 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.

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At a Glance

GR
Population 3,538,904 10,413,962
Currency United States Dollar ($) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +30
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112