🇬🇷Greece
Europe
Information
Capital
Athens
Population
9,930,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Grec, Grec chypriote
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+30
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Area
131,957 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
25 March - Independence Day
Internet domain
.gr
About
Greece is a Southern European country located on the Balkan Peninsula and numerous Mediterranean islands. Cradle of Western civilization, it is a member of the European Union and NATO. Its economy relies on tourism, services, and agriculture.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global modéré, avec prudence recommandée dans les zones touristiques surfréquentées et en raison des risques naturels.
Risk areas
Athènes (centre) - Pickpockets et manifestationsÎles populaires (Santorin, Mykonos) - Surfréquentation et volsFrontières nord - Migrations irrégulières
Crime(low)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Rester vigilant dans les foules touristiques
Terrorism(low)
- Suivre les alertes des autorités locales et françaises
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels ou applications reconnues
Natural risks(Risques de séismes, incendies et inondations saisonnières)
- Vérifier les alertes météo et plans d'évacuation
Health(Système de santé excellent et abordable)
- Pas de vaccins spécifiques obligatoires, assurance voyage recommandée
- Eau en bouteille préférable
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre Consulaire Ariane
- Photocopies des documents importants
- Application d'urgence grecque
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center600
1-bedroom apartment in the city center700
1-bedroom apartment in the suburb500
3-bedroom apartment in the city center1200
3-bedroom apartment in the suburb900
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal12
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant50
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)4
Cappuccino3.5
Water (1.5L)0.8
Bread (500g)1.2
Milk (1L)1.8
Eggs (12)4
Chicken (1kg)7
Apples (1kg)2
Bananas (1kg)1.8
Transport
Public transport ticket1.5
Monthly transport subscription35
Taxi ride (start)4
Taxi (per km)1.2
Gasoline (1L)2.2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)40
Tennis court (1h weekend)25
Cinema10
Theater30
Health
General practitioner consultation50
Dentist consultation60
Antibiotic medications15
Cold medications (6 days)8
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20
Public services for 85m² apartment150
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)80
Nike sports shoes90
International primary school (monthly)1000
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police100
Ambulance166
Fire department199
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
5-10% at restaurants, round up