Which Greek island will give you a house to move there?

Antikythera, eight square miles of loveliness between Crete and the Peloponnese, has only 24 residents, but is willing not only to give successful applicants a house with a plot of land, but also €500 (about £450) a month to live on for the first three years.



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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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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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We mentioned the island Lefkada on our list of the cheapest places to live in Greece and it's indeed one of the most affordable islands in the country. That's due to it being less popular among tourists, making it hard to beat when it comes to prices.

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The lowest average sales prices are observed in Kos, at 1,381€/sq. m. and the Northeast Aegean islands, Chios, Samos and Lesvos. In the Ionian islands, Kefalonia is the most expensive at 2,283€/sq.

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Can US Citizens Retire In Greece? Yes, US citizens can easily retire in Greece. As an American citizen, you can enter Greece without a visa for 90 days and apply for a residence permit during this time while in the country. However, if you plan on staying longer than 90 days, you need a Greece Visa.

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Yes, you can get a residence permit in Greece if you buy a house. However, the house you're going to buy should be €250,000 or €500,000 minimum (depending on the location) to be able to qualify for Greece residency. If the house you're buying costs less, you'll not be able to apply for Greece Golden Visa program.

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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire In Greece Comfortably? All in all, you can expect to live comfortably on a budget of 2,000 Euro per month, which includes average monthly costs and rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of Athens.

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Most first-timers choose the Cyclades, homing in on Santorini for its cliffs dripping with whitewashed cubic buildings, and Mykonos for its charismatic appeal. Once you've had your fill of Mykonos, take the ferry to nearby Tinos.

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Citizens. If you wish to stay in Greece for longer than 90 days within a 180-day period, you should apply for a visa at Greek Embassy or Greek Consulate prior to your arrival in Greece. Visas may be issued for property owners, students, employment, athletes, coaches, etc.

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