Livability · rank 26/41
Is 🇬🇷 Greece (Athens) a good place to live?
Quality score 70/100 against essentials of $1,243/month. Slower broadband than western EU; island life trades speed for scenery.
The five metrics
Internet 26 65 Mbps median broadband, 86.3% online
Safety 95 0.8 homicides/100k (2023)
Healthcare 87 81.8y life expectancy (2024)
Air quality 78 PM2.5 15 µg/m³ (2023)
English 65 day-to-day usability
What your budget buys
| Monthly budget | vs essentials ($1,243) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | 1.6× | very comfortable |
| $3,000 | 2.4× | very comfortable |
| $5,000 | 4.0× | like royalty |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Greece a good place to live for remote workers?
- Greece scores 70/100 on our equal-weighted livability composite (internet 65 Mbps, safety 95, healthcare 87, air 78, English 65) — rank 26 of 41. Slower broadband than western EU; island life trades speed for scenery.
- How fast is the internet in Greece?
- Median fixed broadband is around 65 Mbps. Slower broadband than western EU; island life trades speed for scenery.
- What does $3,000/month get you in Greece?
- Single-person essentials run about $1,243/month at local prices, so $3,000 lives "very comfortable" (2.4× essentials).