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Side-by-side comparison of taxes, real prices, and quality of life. Price Index: Greece = 76, Italy = 89 (US = 100).
In a surprisingly tight contest, Greece (QoL 68/100) marginally outperforms Italy (QoL 63/100), with both Mediterranean nations sharing many attributes. Greece's warmer climate, averaging 18°C and scoring 76, provides a noticeable advantage over Italy's 14°C and score of 63, a 13-point difference. The cost of living also leans in Greece's favor, with a score of 73 compared to Italy's 66, reflected in Greece's lower price level (68 vs. Italy's 85). Healthcare in Greece also rates slightly higher (69 vs. 62), though both countries offer robust systems. Safety scores are nearly identical, with Greece at 83 and Italy at 85, indicating similar personal security levels.
Greece is the narrow victor, mainly due to its marginally better climate and more affordable cost of living, which cumulatively offer a slightly superior lifestyle.
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Data last updated: · Sources: World Bank, WHO, OECD, national tax authorities. See methodology.