Moving to Greece
The numbers that decide whether Greece works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $3,455
- Healthcare / year
- $1,185
- Residency asks for
- €3,500 a month
1.66x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Greece
Greece: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Greece?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $3,455 in Greece, a multiplier of 1.66. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Greece require for residency?
Greece asks you to show €3,500 a month. The figure is pegged to a national index and is revised, so check the current requirement before you file.
What does healthcare cost in Greece?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Greece runs about $1,185 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Greece?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Greece is not among them.