Andorra vs Greece: full comparison (taxes, residency, daily life)

The comparison at a glance

The Greek rates are national statutory rates (2026 edition, including the local share for income and companies). They do not take account of special regimes or social contributions.

Why compare Andorra and Greece

Greece appeals to retirees looking for sunshine, like Portugal. Against Andorra, the comparison is about favourable regimes and the cost of living.

Andorra attracts people first through its taxation: a single-rate income tax, a low corporate income tax and a consumption tax far below most European countries. But it is not just a matter of rates: settling there requires genuine residency, housing in a narrow market and adapting to life in the mountains.

Taxation in figures

On consumption. For €1,000 of purchases before tax, the tax is €45 in Andorra (general IGI) against €240 in Greece (VAT at the standard rate).

On companies. For €100,000 of profit, corporate income tax is €10,000 in Andorra against €22,000 in Greece at the combined statutory rate.

On income. Andorra applies a single rate after an exempt minimum, with a capped allowance: the effective tax is therefore much lower than the top rate in Greece. Simulate your own case below.

How Greece taxes its residents

Greece taxes its residents on a progressive scale and has introduced favourable regimes for certain foreign retirees who settle there, with a flat rate on foreign income for a given period, as well as a flat-rate regime for large investors.

What you need to become a resident in Andorra

Moving your residence to Andorra is not a simple relocation: you need a residence permit suited to your profile and a genuine presence, of at least 183 daysverified on 09/10/2026 a year to be a tax resident. For residency without gainful activity, the minimum investment is 1,000,000 €verified on 09/10/2026. See the overview of the statuses and the passive residency cost simulator.

Who should choose Greece, and who should choose Andorra

Choosing Greece suits those who want a Mediterranean climate, a moderate cost of living and, depending on their profile, a regime for foreign retirees.

Choosing Andorra suits those who prefer an Alpine setting and a simple regime with no time limit.

The pitfall to avoid

Simulate the gap for your situation

Enter your figures: the comparison tool calculates your Andorran tax and the gap with Greece on consumption and on a company's profits.

Compare with another country

What if you are French?

A French person who settles in Andorra remains subject to French connecting rules: a single criterion is enough to remain tax-domiciled in France. Test your situation with the tax domicile tool and read the treaty between France and Andorra.