Meet the Country That Makes You Live Longer | Retirement in Greece: Pros, Cons and Cost of Living

Discover today why the number of Americans planning for retirement in Greece increased by 40%!
We will explore the pros and cons of retiring in Greece, and understand why Athens is NOT among the best places, while cities like Thessaloniki, Kalamata, Rethymno, and Chania are good choices.

We talk about the taxes to retire in Greece, how safe the country is, and the cost of living, and end with interesting stories from Greek residents.

If you ever considered to retire in Greece, this episode if for you.

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🔎 EXCERPT 🔎
What if I told you that your dream retirement in Greece is not just for the wealthy?
Plenty of expat retirees live comfortably in Greece for less than $1,500 a month.
That’s right – for the cost of a little studio in many US cities,
you could be enjoying a laid-back lifestyle in a beautiful Greek town.
In 2023, the number of American retirees interested in moving to Greece increased by 40%.
But why?
Is it the lower cost of living,
the private healthcare system,
or something else, entirely different?
Here’s the answer: it’s something else.
Something that almost no country in Europe can offer you!
Before we start, I want you to grab a pen and paper.
And jot down your current monthly expenses.
By the end of this video, you’ll see how much cheaper your life could be in Greece.
You will also discover the best places to live with the highest quality of life
for the lowest cost.
But before you pack your bags, let’s discuss the pros and cons of retiring in Greece.
Let’s begin with the pros.
The first is not the most important yet, but it is already famous worldwide.
The Climate.
Greece has a Mediterranean climate, ideal for both wine and humans.
Yes, this is a curious aspect: where there are wineries, there’s likely good weather.
Only a few places in the world have this ideal climate for a pleasant life:
parts of Chile, South Africa, Australia, California, and the Mediterranean coast.
And Greece is itself a Mediterranean archipelago.

12 Comments

  1. The average household in Greece makes under US$1000 per month, so of course the cost of living will be cheaper if you are bringing in money earned in a country with a higher cost of living.

  2. What are top cities with international schools to move/retire in Greece ? Any tax advisor in Greece/Chania to recommend ? Is it correct you don’t pay any taxes on ETFs UCITS ? Thanks

  3. As a single beach loving middle aged guy Greece and Italy look like winners to me. Working the logistics of the Schengen will be the biggest challenge for me to figure out. Great video thank you so much for sharing!

  4. After losing my job and turning 41 lately, I'm at a turning point in my life. What options do I have for making big investments now that I have $425k saved for an early retirement at age 50, $10k in an HSA, and a property that might provide an extra $200K?

  5. Half the doctors left Greece when austerity measures were implemented and their salaries were cut 50%. Unless you show up with an envelope with 1000euro notes, be prepared to wait. Tax savings? The US taxes you on ALL your income no matter where you live. So there is no tax benefit. And England and France are moving to this kind of taxation.

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