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Greece - An Expatriate Guide
Overview
Climate and Weather
Getting There
Speaking the Language
Visas, Residency, Immigration & Documentation
Currency and Cost of Living
Foreign Currency - how to secure a favourable exchange rate
Banking
Taxation
Insurance
Business Culture
Healthcare and Medical Treatment
Social Security
Employment
Renting Property in Greece
Buying Property in Greece
Education and Schools
Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas)
Communications (Telephone, Post, Internet, TV)
Driving and Public Transport
Food and Drink
Leisure, Entertainment and Sports
Retiring and Pensions
Taking Your Pets
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Expat Experiences of Life in Greece (submit yours here)
I have lived on the island of Corfu for almost 25 years and I can honestly say, it was a good time in my life. However, I have just moved back to live in the UK. When I first went, my daughter had to rely on lessons being sent over from the UK and to date, there is still no English speaking school on the island although it is now widely spoken throughout. Any work connected to Tourism is most popular although now the big Tour Operators are merging, there are not so many posts available...
Rental prices vary enormously. If you rent in a "tourist" area, such as Athens, you could be asked for 700 Euros per week. In other parts of Greece it could be a lot cheaper but you'll probably have to go there and ask. Most renting is done via a friend of a friend of the family. The ability to speak Greek for negotiating would be an advantage. If you go through an English-speaking office, the price could double. ...
Cars - I have spoken to the Greek Embassy in the UK and from what I can gather if you get a Transfer of Residence permit (this is the important part) BEFORE you leave UK, you become exempt from Registration Tax (which is currently 20% of the value of your car when it was brand new!) You will still have to pay for the car inspection and Greek plates and it costs approx 700 euros, however, I have been told from those who managed to do it that it is a lengthy process and very difficult if you don't speak Greek...
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