Greece
Low cost of living and attractive tax regime
EUSchengenEuroFlat TaxDigital Nomad Visa
Greece has implemented very attractive tax regimes to attract expatriates. With its moderate cost of living and magnificent landscapes, it's an increasingly popular option.
Key figures
Studio rent
450-700 €
Monthly budget
1 200-1 800 €
Tax
7% (retraités)
Flight from Bogotá
3h15
Avg. temperature
19°C
Language
Greek
Time zone
Paris +1h
Population
10,4M
Indicators
Cost of living
8
Tax burden
7
Quality of life
7
Safety
7
Healthcare
6
Climate
9
Infrastructure
5
Expat community
6
Visa access
8
English
5
Comparison with Colombia
| Colombia | Greece | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Retiree tax | 30%+ | 7% flat | |
| Studio rent | 900-1 400 € | 450-700 € | |
| Monthly budget | 2 000-3 000 € | 1 200-1 800 € | |
| Infrastructure | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Advantages
- •7% flat tax on foreign income for retirees
- •Special regime for Digital Nomads
- •Among the lowest cost of living in Europe
- •Exceptional natural beauty
- •Ideal Mediterranean climate
Points of attention
- •Heavy bureaucracy
- •Still fragile economy
- •Language barrier (Greek alphabet)
- •Variable infrastructure depending on region
Visa
Colombian citizens need a Schengen visa for short stays. For long stays, Greece offers a Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers and investor visas.
Taxation
Progressive income tax up to 44%. 7% flat tax for retirees transferring their tax residence. Special 50% deduction regime for qualified workers.
Cost of living
Monthly solo budget: €1,200-1,800 in Athens, €900-1,400 on the islands. Studio rent: €450-700 in Athens.
Guide complet
S'expatrier en Grèce : le guide complet pour les Français (2026)
12 min de lecture
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