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Living in Kalamata

Greece · mediterranean

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Kalamata is a small city of roughly 70,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Greece. The climate is mediterranean. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,450. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, hiking, food and eating out.

Entro il 2028 qui è atteso un cambiamento concreto: terminal di kalamata da 3.000 a 9.000 mq. È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio.

At a glance

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People
~70,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,500
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Kalamata

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare4/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 16 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+26%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport3/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +26% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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