Cost of Living in Greece — And Why Greece is a Top Choice for Expats
Today, let’s take a look at what the cost of living is in Greece as part of financial planning. (I will be comparing cost of living rates for other countries in Europe in later posts.)
Planning for a Move Abroad
Planning for a move abroad can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the cost of living in the target country. My husband and I are currently focusing on Greece as our main choice of countries to settle in after an early retirement, but we are keeping an open mind to other locales around Europe as well.
Why Greece as a Focus for Retirement
Our main reason for focusing on Greece has to do with the relatively low cost of living in the country, the ease of getting permanent residency in Greece, the climate and terrain, and the culture. We found Greece to be rather inexpensive compared to other places we’ve traveled to in the world. Even in large cities or tourist areas, the prices were not as high as we’ve seen in other European countries. Santorini was the most expensive place we traveled to while in Greece, but even that was quite reasonable considering it is a major tourist destination and an island.
