Greece vs The Netherlands

Greece
Europe
Capital Athens · 11M people · Euro
The Netherlands
Europe
Capital Amsterdam · 17M people · Euro
Cost of living
Greece
$933/mo
Safety
The Netherlands
2.5/5
Getting around
The Netherlands
1.4/5
Culture
The Netherlands
0.1/5
Passport reach
Even
not scored
Airports
The Netherlands
1.2M passengers/yr
Climate
Depends on you
not scored
Overall
The Netherlands edges it, 4–1.
Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.

Cost of living

monthly median · solo budget

Greece is cheaper
$1,468/mo
Minimalist $1,086 · Comfort $2,387
ranks #50 of 95 worldwide
$2,401/mo
Minimalist $1,954 · Comfort $3,640
ranks #82 of 95 worldwide

Cost in the three biggest cities

Athens$1,455$3,405Amsterdam
Pátra$1,398$2,912Utrecht

Greece is cheaper than The Netherlands — $1,468/mo vs $2,401/mo.

Greece is cheaper than 26 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is pricier than 33 of 41 European countries.

Safety

safety index

The Netherlands is safer

Greece

1.8/5
Use caution

The Netherlands

4.3/5
Reassuringly safe
Street safety2.3/54.2/5+1.9
Property safety2.1/53.2/5+1.1
Road safety1.3/54.9/5+3.6
Earthquake safety2.0/54.8/5+2.8
Wildfire safety1.2/54.8/5+3.6
Flood safety2.2/54.0/5+1.8

The Netherlands is safer than Greece — 4.3/5 vs 1.8/5.

Greece is less safe than 39 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is safer than 32 of 41 European countries.

Getting around

transit & transport systems

The Netherlands scores higher

Greece

2.8/5
City-dependent

The Netherlands

4.2/5
Easy to get around
Walkability4.0/54.3/5+0.3
Transit3.5/54.7/5+1.2
Cycling1.0/54.9/5+3.9
Airport access3.2/54.0/5+0.8

The Netherlands scores higher on mobility than Greece — 4.2/5 vs 2.8/5.

Greece is harder to get around than 24 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is easier to get around than 40 of 41 European countries.

Culture

cultural depth

The Netherlands scores higher

Greece

3.8/5
Strong scene

The Netherlands

3.9/5
Strong scene

World Heritage sites

Photos via Wikimedia Commons · data UNESCO World Heritage Centre

The Netherlands scores higher on culture than Greece — 3.9/5 vs 3.8/5.

Greece is richer in culture than 24 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is richer in culture than 27 of 41 European countries.

Passport reach

what the passport opens

Even
Visa-free destinations105105Even
GDP reach92%92%Even
Heritage sites reachable11301133+3

Greece's passport reaches 105 destinations visa-free to The Netherlands's 105 — evenly matched on reach.

Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

Airports

international connectivity

The Netherlands is better connected

Flight connectivity in the biggest cities

AthensATH34M69MAmsterdamAMS
IrákleionHER10M7.0MEindhovenEIN
Major airports103+7
Annual passengers77M78M+1.2M

The Netherlands is better connected than Greece — 78M passengers/yr vs 77M passengers/yr.

Greece is busier than 62 of 87 countries worldwide; The Netherlands is busier than 63 of 87 countries worldwide. Greece sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year; The Netherlands sees ~5 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Climate

where most people live · °C

Depends on you
Greece-6°C to 37°C

Extremes — coldest Alexandroupoli -14°C

The Netherlands-14°C to 29°C
-20°0°10°30°45°

Greece runs -6°C to 37°C for most people; The Netherlands runs -14°C to 29°C for most people.

Alexandroupoli runs colder, at -14°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.

Greece vs The Netherlands: frequently asked

▶Should I move to Greece or The Netherlands?
The Netherlands edges it, 4–1. Across 5 scored factors, each counted once — we don't weight them for you. Healthcare, visas and tax aren't included.
▶Is Greece or The Netherlands cheaper?
Greece is cheaper than The Netherlands — $1,468/mo vs $2,401/mo. Greece is cheaper than 26 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is pricier than 33 of 41 European countries.
▶Is Greece or The Netherlands safer?
The Netherlands is safer than Greece — 4.3/5 vs 1.8/5. Greece is less safe than 39 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is safer than 32 of 41 European countries.
▶Is it easier to get around in Greece or The Netherlands?
The Netherlands scores higher on mobility than Greece — 4.2/5 vs 2.8/5. Greece is harder to get around than 24 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is easier to get around than 40 of 41 European countries.
▶Does Greece or The Netherlands have a richer culture?
The Netherlands scores higher on culture than Greece — 3.9/5 vs 3.8/5. Greece is richer in culture than 24 of 41 European countries; The Netherlands is richer in culture than 27 of 41 European countries.
▶Which has better flight connections, Greece or The Netherlands?
The Netherlands is better connected than Greece — 78M passengers/yr vs 77M passengers/yr. Greece is busier than 62 of 87 countries worldwide; The Netherlands is busier than 63 of 87 countries worldwide. Greece sees ~7 air passengers per resident a year; The Netherlands sees ~5 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.
▶Which passport is stronger, Greece or The Netherlands?
Greece's passport reaches 105 destinations visa-free to The Netherlands's 105 — evenly matched on reach. Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.
▶What is the climate like in Greece versus The Netherlands?
Greece runs -6°C to 37°C for most people; The Netherlands runs -14°C to 29°C for most people. Alexandroupoli runs colder, at -14°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.