What island pays you to live there?

The Greek island of Antikythera. A secluded Greek island has become the latest Mediterranean idyl to offer to pay people to move there, teaming up with the Greek Orthodox church to offer new residents a monthly allowance totalling €18,000 (NZ$33,000).



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The average wage in Greece is around 700–800 euros a month. Most people's expenses are around 500–600 euros. If you make 1,500 euros you will be doing well if you make 2,000 - 3,000 you will live like a king.

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Antikythera has electricity, phones, internet connection, and basic plumbing. It even has its own source of water. However, amenities may vary based on the weather and inhabitants are required to be very conscious with water consumption.

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You can catch the ferry to Antikythera from the port of Kythira, which is located in Diakofti, on the east coast of the island. You can get to Kythira's port by car or taxi. The distance between Chora of Kythira and the port is approximately 31 km.

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The island is comparatively tiny, spanning just 20 square kilometers (8 square miles) and supporting a human population that hovers around 50.

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