Greece vs Spain
Spain costs roughly 7% less than Greece. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.
Spain is approximately 7% less expensive than Greece based on cost of living including rent. This makes Spain a more expensive option for expats considering a move.
Greece has a FIRE Score of 77/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The country's safety index is 53.6, suggesting moderate safety levels.
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About Greece
Progressive tax brackets climbing to 44% will hit high earners hard, making Greece a poor fit for anyone still drawing a large US salary. Retirees living on the required USD 3,997/mo FIP visa income look past this easily, since $893.50/mo covers living costs before rent. A 1BR near the center runs around $560.16/mo, and high English proficiency smooths daily life despite the medium 53.6 safety score.
$1,546/mo
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About Spain
Retirees and remote workers get a genuine European base without the Northern Europe price tag: rent for a 1-bed outside the center averages $804/mo, well under NYC costs. Healthcare scores 77.3, life expectancy is among the highest in the EU, and a large expat community softens the medium English proficiency. The catch is tax: standard rates climb to 47%, though the Beckham Law flat 24% option changes the math for qualifying newcomers.
$1,148/mo
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| Metric | Greece | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Advisory | Level 1: Normal Precautions | Level 2: Increased Caution |
| Quality of Life Index | 138.1 | 184.4 +46.3 |
| Healthcare Index | 58.5 | 77.3 +18.8 |
| Safety Index | 53.6 | 63.4 +9.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 46.5 | 43.5 +3.0 |
| Living Costs (Single, excl. rent) | $893.5 | $823.4 +70.1 |
| Living Costs (Family, excl. rent) | $3,156.2 | $2,975.9 +180.3 |
| 1BR Apartment (Center) | $560.16 +468.27 | $1,028.43 |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside) | $442.05 +362.32 | $804.37 |
| 3BR Apartment (Center) | $952.28 +684.14 | $1,636.42 |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside) | $759.56 +472.59 | $1,232.15 |
| Avg Internet Speed | 181.77 Mbps | 263.31 Mbps +81.5 |
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