Emigrating from Belgium to Greece: tax and cost of living

Compared by dimension

On an average Belgium income of €49,200 gross per year, you keep €32,732 net in Greece: a difference of €1,918 per year compared with Belgium.

• Tax: on this income Greece lands at an effective rate of about 33%, against 37% in Belgium.
• Passport and mobility: from Greece you travel visa-free to 185 countries.
• Residency: on our accessibility scale Greece scores 90 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
• Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Greece a living-environment score of 70 out of 100.

The tax regime in Greece

Greece taxes regular income progressively from 9% to 44% (top above 60,000 since Law 5246/2025), with high social contributions (employee 13.37%, employer 21.79%) and 24% VAT. The appeal lies in the expat regimes: foreign pensioners pay a 7% flat tax on worldwide pension for 15 years; wealthy non-doms can opt for a 100,000 lump sum per year (15 years, with 500,000 investment); new residents and digital nomads get a 7-year 50% exemption on Greek employment or business income.

Residency and visas in Greece

For EU/EEA citizens residence is nearly frictionless. Third-country nationals go via the Golden Visa (property from 250,000-800,000 depending on region), the digital-nomad permit or the pension/non-dom regime. Naturalisation usually after seven years.

Frequently asked questions

What is the financial difference between Belgium and Greece?

On an average Belgium income it differs by roughly €1,918 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.

Is this tax advice?

No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.

What sources is this based on?

The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.