Immigrating to Greece allows you to discover the brilliant culture of ancient Greece in Athens, the Olympic spirit in Olympia, and beautiful romantic moments by the Aegean Sea; it can ignite your colorful dreams anywhere! However, living in Greece involves many cultural and lifestyle differences compared to China. Below, our editors have compiled practical information for living in Greece, hoping it will be helpful for your life in Greece!
1. Time Difference
Greece is 6 hours behind China, and 5 hours behind during daylight saving time (observed from March to October).
2. Exchange Rate
The exchange rate between the Chinese Yuan and the Euro is approximately 10.2:1. (Exchange rates fluctuate frequently and are for reference only.)
3. Hotel Accommodation in Greece:
1) The standard check-in time for hotels is generally 14:00, and check-out time is before 12:00 noon; additional fees may apply for late check-out.
2) The voltage is 220V with a frequency of 50 Hz. Plugs are of the round two-pin type. As power outlets differ, please prepare a plug adapter yourself.
4. Tipping
Service charges are generally included in the costs at restaurants, cafes, hotels, taxis, and on ships, so tipping is not mandatory. To express your satisfaction with the service quality and show your appreciation, you may leave a tip of 10% to 15%.
Telephone
To make calls in Greece, you can simply activate international roaming services at a China Mobile or China Unicom branch before leaving China. You can also purchase a local phone card or use the telephone in your hotel room, which may incur additional charges.
6. Emergency Numbers
Police: 100
Fire Department: 199
Ambulance: 166
7. Store Opening Hours
Shopping in Greece is a pleasure because goods are high-quality, affordable, and negotiable. Especially in the Plaka district of Athens, exquisite artworks can be found everywhere at very low prices. However, please note that 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM is typically the Greek siesta time, during which all shops, restaurants, and cafes temporarily close.