Greece
Aegean lifestyle destination with affordable living and new digital nomad visas.
Important Notice: No Individual Advice
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute individual legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal decisions.
Key Metrics
Cost of Living
Cost Breakdown
Quality of Life
Taxes
Tax information for Greece
Tax resident after 183 days of stay
2024
June 30th of following year
No - worldwide income
Income Tax
| From | To | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| €0 | €10,000 | 9% |
| €10,000 | €20,000 | 22% |
| €20,000 | €30,000 | 28% |
| €30,000 | €40,000 | 36% |
| €40,000 | Unlimited | 44% |
50% reduction for new tax residents (up to 7 years)
Pension Tax
Foreign pensions at 7% flat rate
Capital Gains Tax
Dividend Tax
Dividends subject to a 5% withholding tax (creditable via tax treaties)
VAT
24%Important Notice
This is not tax advice. Consult a Greek tax advisor.
This is not tax, legal, or investment advice. Tax laws change frequently and can be complex. The information provided is for general informational purposes only. Please consult a tax advisor licensed in Greece for your specific situation.
Healthcare
Healthcare in Greece
ESY + private
Private essential
Expat Access
Crisis-impacted
Good, affordable
€60-120/month essential
Climate Change & Future Outlook
Climate risks in Greece
Greece is EXTREMELY climate vulnerable - one of the most vulnerable EU countries. 2021 Evia megafire: 120,000 acres burned, heat 47°C. Wildfires exploding, droughts intensifying, islands drying out. Acropolis had to close due to heat! Mediterranean hotspot with weak adaptive capacity (ND-GAIN #51).
Climate Scenarios
Switch between IPCC SSP pathways
SSP2-4.5
Current policy trajectory – ~2.7°C warming by 2100, moderate mitigation.
Values are approximations relative to our SSP2-4.5 baseline. They illustrate directional change, not exact national projections.
Overall Climate Risk
Projected risk index (0 = low risk, 100 = extreme risk)
Risk Categories
Personal climate risk assessment
Tune the analysis to your health profile and comfort level.
Age group
Sensitivity
Risk tolerance
Personalized risk index
Current level: Very High
Priority risks
Extreme Weather
Base 92 → Personal 92
Water & Drought
Base 90 → Personal 90
What to prioritize
- •Look for reliable shelter options and emergency communication plans.
- •Check long-term water security and avoid regions with frequent restrictions.
- •Budget for higher insurance/utilities and diversify income streams against climate shocks.
Adaptation Measures
- •€3B climate fund (post-2021 fires)
- •Fire fleet expanded: 80+ aircraft
- •Desalination: 50+ plants for islands
- •Green Fund: €2B EU funds
- •112 app: Fire & evacuation warnings
- •Avoid island summers: June-September life-threatening
- •Water storage: Mandatory on islands
Climate Resilience
Moderate adaptive capacity (weakest Southern Europe!). ND-GAIN #51 readiness, #158 vulnerability. EU funds available, but economic crisis hinders. Weaknesses: National debt, outdated infrastructure, island fragmentation, tourism monoculture.
Tips
- 💡Real estate: AVOID islands (Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes)! Water+fire crisis. Northern Greece (Thessaloniki) better.
- 💡Athens: Only habitable with AC. North/East cooler.
- 💡Summer EXTREMELY dangerous: July-August >45°C + fire risk
- 💡Water check: Islands have chronic scarcity!
Pros
- •EU member: Access to climate funds
- •Fire service modernized (80+ aircraft)
- •50+ desalination plants for islands
- •Northern Greece remains tolerable
Cons
- •2021 Evia: 120,000 acres burned = new normal!
- •Islands drying out (water crisis existential)
- •Athens uninhabitably hot (47°C, Acropolis closed!)
- •Tourism collapse -20% = economic exodus
Notes
Greece is THE most climate vulnerable EU country in Southern Europe. 2021 Evia megafires are harbinger of the future - PM Mitsotakis called them 'new normal'. Islands (Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete) have existential water scarcity. Athens reached 47°C, Acropolis had to close. For expats: Only Northern Greece (Thessaloniki, Macedonia) is livable long-term. Avoid islands and Athens! Summer becoming life-threatening. Economic crisis + climate crisis = mass exodus looms.
Data sources
Scientific Disclaimer
Climate projections are based on models with inherent uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ. We present mainstream scientific consensus (IPCC) but acknowledge uncertainty ranges. This is not financial advice. Consult climate scientists and experts for specific decisions.
Safety & Security
Safety & Crime in Greece
Safety Indicators
Comparison with DACH Region
For comparison: Germany (CPI: 78), Austria (CPI: 71), Switzerland (CPI: 82)
Notes
Standard precautions recommended in urban areas.
Visa & Immigration
Immigration Options for Greece
Visa Options
Financial Independence Visa
For retirees
Digital Nomad Visa
For remote workers
Golden Visa
From €250k real estate
Path to Permanent Residency
Permanent residency after 5 years. Citizenship after 7 years.
Important Notice
Visa and immigration regulations change frequently. The information provided is for general informational purposes only. Please consult the official government website or an immigration attorney for current and accurate information.
Climate
Data Sources & Updates
Data Sources
- OECD Tax Database(OECD Terms of Use)
- NOAA Climate Data(Public Domain)
- WHO Global Health Observatory(CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
- World Bank World Development Indicators(CC BY 4.0)
- Numbeo(User-Generated Data)
- Numbeo Quality of Life Index(CC BY 4.0)