IntlMOVE will ship your household goods and furniture to Greece.

Your international move can be very stressful, but IntlMOVE can help relieve some of your stress by handling all the details for your international shipment.

Before you move to Greece, you should learn as much as you can about your new country.

IntlMOVE has put together some information that is essential to know before your international move. 

Basic Information about Greece

The local time in Greece is GMT +2, but between the end of April and the end of October, GMT +3 is used.

Even though English is often used and widely understood, Greek is still the national language.

You will be able to get around Greece by speaking English, but you will not truly appreciate the culture until you learn to read, write and speak Greek. 

Household Information

You will need to know that 220 volts, 50Hz is the standard electrical current used in Greece.

Make sure you have converters for all electrical appliances you are shipping overseas that are not compatible with the electricity in Greece. 

Safety

There are no major health concerns you need to worry about when moving to Greece.

However, health professionals advise that you should always be up-to-date on your vaccinations before you move overseas.

If you are moving to a large city in Greece, you can be assured the medical facilities are clean and technologically advanced.

When you move to the smaller islands, you can be quite a distance away from good medical facilities.

Expats can receive free emergency health care.

You can also benefit from the government-run medical coverage.

However, check with your new company and do your own research to see if you need private medical insurance. 

Greece has a very low incidence of violent crime.

However, like most countries with high tourism, petty theft can be common.

Watch for pick pockets and keep your valuables and purses safe. 

Daily Life in Greece

When you are dining out, restaurants often include gratuity in your bill.

Make sure you are not double tipping!

If a tip is not included, a 10 to 15 percent tip is acceptable.

You should also tip taxi drivers a small amount of money. 

The locals in Greece have a very relaxed attitude when it comes to being on time.

You will often find that hosts are late to their own events.

However, you should make it a point to be on time for meetings and your regular workdays.

In Greece, you are expected to take a long lunch. 

Make eye contact and shake hands when meeting people for the first time.

If you are conducting business, make sure you take time to get to know your Greek business associates.

People in Greece want to have relationships with their business partners so they feel comfortable interacting with each other. 

Clothing

Casual work clothes are rarely seen in the business environment.

Greeks are very fashion conscious, so always have a professional appearance when going to the office.

Dark colored suits are always a good choice for men and women. 

When you are moving to Greece, it is best to learn about the Greek culture.

There are many similarities to the United States, but there are also many differences.

You will have fun learning the cultural norms of the people of Greece.

Greece is a beautiful place where the people are warm and inviting. 

When you are ready to move to Greece to start your new life overseas, make sure to contact IntlMOVE.
IntlMOVE can provide you with the services you need to ship your household goods and personal effects to Greece.