British Living In Greece As An Expat - English Working In Greece, Retire to Greece

Andy sits down with Dave and Kate, two Brits who have made Greece their home. With warmth and humour, they share their unique journeys from the UK to the serene landscapes of Greece, offering invaluable insights and advice for anyone considering a similar move.
Discover how Kate's adventurous spirit led her to sail from the stormy shores of the UK through the French canal system, eventually landing in the beautiful Greek islands. Hear Dave's story of transforming a plot of land into a dream home amidst the picturesque hills of the Peloponnese. Together, they discuss the highs and lows of expatriate life, from navigating Greek bureaucracy to the joy of immersing in a more relaxed, peaceful lifestyle.
In this engaging discussion, you'll learn about the cost of living, the local healthcare system, and the vibrant, supportive community they've found in Greece. Whether you're dreaming of a Mediterranean escape or simply curious about life abroad, this video is packed with practical tips and heartfelt anecdotes.
Don't miss out on their top three pieces of advice for prospective expats and their candid thoughts on the challenges and rewards of living in Greece. Like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights from "Living in Greece"!
Living in Greece - Tanya and I have bought a small old house in Greece and are living in Greece and renovating the house ourselves. These are our experiences of living here. See the chapters below for a list.
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Tanya and I have bought a small old house in Greece and are living in Greece and renovating the house ourselves. These are our experiences of living here.
See the chapters below for a list.
00:00 British and English Living in Greece
00:24 Meet Dave and Kate
01:42 Kate's Journey to Greece
04:17 Dave's Story
06:05 Living in Greece: Work and Daily Life
10:01 Challenges of Living in Greece
11:12 Where They Live in Greece
14:43 Why Greece?
18:30 Advice for Prospective Expats
20:00 Cost of Living in Greece
23:47 Healthcare in Greece
25:31 Final Thoughts and Outro
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[@jolandaroggeveen663]

Great video, definitely agree with the top 3 of Dave & Kate🎉🇬🇷

[@LivinginGreece]

Cheers Jolanda! Thanks for watching and yes they make some very good points!

[@Vaterlo-d4k]

I am greek you don't need to speak greek cause you live in greece... we need to speak better english its not easy as people thinks !!! 🤪

[@julieatkin]

I lived in Porto Heli in the 80s.Back then Porto Heli was a very quiet small little port. Beautiful place very beautiful people 😍 I hope to return one day ❤

[@Greece-dk9yf]

What a lovely couple you are!!! I loved your stories and your view about the centre of Athens which is so true😁 The interviewer is a very kind man🇬🇧🇬🇷

[@peterscheffer8091]

Great video Andy. Very interesting stories from Kate and Dave. Keep up the good work. 👍 Greetings from Germany, Peter

[@LivinginGreece]

Cheers Peter, yes they have an amazing story 🙂

[@YiannosG]

Everything the couple says is correct. Of course I cringed when, while being in the place with the best food in the world they said they still buy Marmite and Baked Beans, but I suppose you can't teach an old dog new tricks. On everything else, they seem to have got it. I am a Greek who had to leave the country because in the years of crisis (around 2012) there were absolutely no jobs for programmers there, and I came to England. And now I am watching this and feeling so envious of them being there and me being here. Life can be very strange. But having lived in both UK and Greece, the differences are very clear and things in both countries can be appreciated more.

[@josephj6521]

Work towards saving money and maybe move back to Greece? It’s such a fantastic country. I understand when people bring their home country comforts when they migrate abroad. I think it’s a great thing! Everyone does it. Greeks bring with them honey, oil, sweets abroad and if a Brit wants to bring marmite, bring it on! Maybe they can sell some to the locals for some variety. I love how we can share our own foods & cultures. Makes societies richer with fulfillment.

[@greekxstitcher5379]

Thank you for loving my country! 5.5 yrs and we will return retired ! Bless ❤

[@PeakMotoHiker]

Good video, interesting stories from your guests, I'm really interested in the cost of living in Greece, when I eventually take my retirement (hopefully 3 to 5 years) I'd like to keep my property in the UK, use my lump sum to either buy or invest for rent, what really interests me more than anything, is a realistic cost of living per month, to actually live a life with treats and days out, not just getting by, if you could go some way into that in your next video, that would be great.

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes its in the post that video, I'm just doing some maths and research to make it real data and not just heresy. It should be out soon!

[@bebop54]

thank you very much for the feedback guys🙏🏼 .. luv nafplion & surrounding areas..great choice imho..👌🏼

[@johngeorge5624]

Well done! Great video. Cheers from Canada!

[@bartpeters9910]

Good to see! Very nice insight.

[@LivinginGreece]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulmouland2675]

Well done Andy. Very informative.

[@LivinginGreece]

Thanks Paul :-)

[@stevelam5898]

Great video, Greece is an ideal country to retire.

[@lewin-r7h]

Interesting Video👍🏼

[@LivinginGreece]

Cheers matey

[@TEFLdaddy]

Great video, interesting and informative.

[@karenp-a3520]

Great video! ❤

[@eisvo21]

Nice video, British and Greeks we have a lot in common as sea nations and allies through the ages

[@evaggelosfeideropoulos3807]

Buying a Vehicle in Greece: 2nd hand ..one of the biggest problem for young people who want to start a business etc

[@j..w443]

I would be interested in connecting with people who have / are living in Greece on a part time basis, possibly transitioning to a more permanent, full time life there. I’m 51 years old, self employed, practically skilled and wanting to start a life outside of rainy U.K., rapidly breaking U.K., exponentially population exploding U.K. Please, if you are reading this and know of anyone living part time in Greece and/or transitioning like I’m keen to do, then I’d be most grateful if you could reply. Thank you 🙏.

[@geogeo2299]

Καλώς ήρθατε Dave και Kate!

[@LivinginGreece]

Yes they were very good to interview!

[@Trophonius]

​​​@@LivinginGreeceΜΑΘΕ ΈΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ αγγλάκι. Μόνο με Ελληνικά θα απευθύνεσαι μέσα στην Ελλάδα, όταν ζείς εδώ σε αυτή την χώρα. Μάθε να σέβεσαι, αλλιώς τα μπογαλάκια σου και σπιτάκι σου αν δεν σου αρέσει. Κατάλαβες ;

[@tpop3723]

Curious to know if you rely on the public health system or the private and how accessible it is.

[@speez3354]

You need to do more on younger folks and what they do for money there. As they don’t have good jobs available

[@floortworecords]

Most of them rely heavily on their parents financially. Not much else to say about that.

[@Trophonius]

@@floortworecords ha, and where are you sow ? (έτσι το λέτε το "σπόρε" μωρή αγγλική πατσαβ*ρα στα αγγλικά ; ) ? Before you talk about such things, first give back the stolen marbles with which you make a lot of money from your parents creations and then talk about such things. Then leave out from Greek territories like that of island of Cyprus because you cause only constant problem to us (just some examples).

[@Trophonius]

@@floortworecords If you go to Afghanistan, anywhere, where we once were (in the Byzantine times too, the same), you will hear the locals , the oppressed people, still remembering...so much centuries after, and there saying "once upon a time Alexander the Great was here, this is how we should have been, the Talibans and the Westernerns are destroying the Great Beauty!" You will hear the Truth...

[@Trophonius]

@@floortworecords My brother had been on a mission in Afghanistan (for food help etc), and a group of Afghans and a little girl with a flower, approached the Greek soldiers and said these things "to us here you are something like mythical gods and heroes, the Greeks, as we look at what you have created once here and together, your ancient beautiful temples. It would be much better if we continued to be like that. We don't either like the Talibans, nor the westerners, but with you is different... We also feel a little like you, that we are also Greeks". Our people were so moved - they didn't excpect something like that - that they burst into tears. It is something in their memory...that they will never forget.

[@1964Byron]

Why Brits when live in Greece don't learn the language and mostly hang out only with other Brits? When in France they learn French. Why don't they do the same in Greece? They like the sun and the food but they don't respect the people? What else can I think of? This on;y happens with Brits and Americans and in a bit lesser degree with Germans. All other Europeans in Greece, French, Italians, Spanish, eastern Europeans, they all learn Greek!

[@Sokratis-qv9ld]

Linguistic lazyness.😎😎😎

[@Vaterlo-d4k]

You say bullshit😅😅

[@1964Byron]

@@Vaterlo-d4k I'm not saying anything - I'm asking !!! I noticed a certain behavior and I ask why is it happening. Maybe I'm wrong but I'm just asking ! Can you say something smart for an answer ? This is not an under 15 soccer game !

[@Vaterlo-d4k]

@@1964Byron you are nazionalist if you judge emglish people to not speak greek ... stupidity...🤪😝😝🤑😝😝🤪🤪😝

[@Trophonius]

Γιατί , εκμεταλλεύονται την διακριτικότητα, την πιο ωριμότητα, την ευγένεια και ποιότητα του Έλληνα ως λαό, και νομίζουν ότι επειδή γεωπολιτικά είναι τώρα αυτοί οι "μεγάλες δυνάμεις" και έχουν τώρα αυτοί το τιμόνι της Δύσης ή της Ευρώπης (για αυτό και πάει κατευθείαν στα βράχια) και μέχρι πρότινος "λυναν και δεναν" ότι θα κάτσουμε και να μας π*δήξουν και όλας. Δεν ξέρουν όμως ότι εμείς οι Έλληνες λέμε επίσης ότι "όπου δεν επίπτει λόγος επίπτει ράβδος!". Θα μπουν και αυτοί στην θέση τους στο τέλος. Θα φάνε τις σφαλιάρες τους (τις τρώνε ήδη ) και αυτοί όπως τις τρώμε και εμείς σε άλλα λόγω του ότι δεν είμαστε μεγάλη γεωπολιτική ή οικονομική δύναμη πια (σχετικό βέβαια είναι και αυτό) Έχουν βρεί τον δάσκαλο τους. Γιατί μπορεί γεωπολιτικά να μην είμαστε η μεγάλη δύναμη όπως κάποτε αλλά συνεχίζουμε να είμαστε η μεγάλη δύναμη και η πρωτοπορία.. σε πολλά άλλα, και πιο ουσιαστικά....

[@jackalynpapaspyropoulos]

All dogs and cats in Greece must now be registered and chipped or you pay a fine.

[@josephj6521]

Why do Brits call themselves “Expats” when they migrate to another country but they call people migrating to the UK “Migrants”? I seriously don’t get it?

[@GOINGNOMAD]

Its historical. Expat is short for expatriated which means you were forced to live overseas by the government, such as being deported for being a criminal, or stationed abroad for work, such as by the army or the east india trading company. It shows having lack of choice in your location. It used to be somewhat derogatory but was then adopted particularly by brits in India. And its spread and stuck. So historically it was deemed as a lower status than immigrant as immigrants were presumed to have a choice. Now it smacks of colonialism and people think expats as snooty. Unfortunately immigrant or migrant has developed negative connotations which is why people tend not to associate themselves with it. Migrant communities in the UK and USA usually refer to themselves as the diaspora so it works both ways.