What is life like as an expat in your area?
When we asked people living abroad what life is like in their areas and how people spend their time, they said...
"As a general rule, peoples priorities here are work & family... Well family comes first.. But Greeks in general are very sociable, if you make the effort to speak to your neighbors, especially if you have children you'll find them to be friendly.. Okay so some expats object to there neighbors interfering (as they see it ) Greeks will give you their opinion (whether asked for or not ) on everything from whether your child should be wearing a jacket or not, to what food your making that day ... I know nothing about sport, but my son informs me that there are 4 football teams for Thessaloniki.. 1. PAOK 2. ARIS 3. IRAKLIS 4. APPOLON KALAMARIAS Thessaloniki has a great variety of clubs, bars, tavernas & restaurants.. The last 5years or so has seen a change, with Indian, Chinese & Japanese restaurants opening.. We also have Mac Donald's, Pizza Hut and coming soon... Kentuky Fried Chicken...! So you won't get to home sick... Night life generally doesn't get started til after 10pm.. So don't be surprised when your new friends ask you out for a drink at the time you'd usually be thinking of going to bed..," remarked another expat in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to Thessaloniki?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Thessaloniki?
- Will I be able to find a job in Thessaloniki?
- What is life like in Thessaloniki?
- What do expats in Thessaloniki appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Thessaloniki?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Thessaloniki accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Thessaloniki like?
- What are healthcare services like in Thessaloniki?
- What are medical services in Thessaloniki like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Thessaloniki?
- What are emergency services like in Thessaloniki?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Thessaloniki?
- How are local medical facilities in Thessaloniki?
- As a foreigner living in Thessaloniki, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What is life like as an expat in your area?
If you live in Thessaloniki, newcomers to Thessaloniki would love to hear your answer to this question.