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Greece vs Spain: tax comparison for expats & nomads

On income tax alone, Greece comes out lower at a typical $100,000 income — but it depends on your income and regime. Here is the head-to-head on residency rules, rates, special regimes and nomad visas, each figure sourced.

Effective income tax by income

Gross annual incomeGreeceSpain
$50,00024.4%27.7%
$100,00033.5%35.1%
$200,00038.7%40.1%

Effective rate = total income tax ÷ gross income, run through each country’s full statutory scale (standard resident regime). Income tax only — excludes social security, deductions and sub-national taxes; cross-currency incomes use an indicative FX snapshot dated 2026-08-20. Try your own income and toggle special regimes →

Greece vs Spain, side by side

 GreeceSpain
Top income tax rate44%PwC Tax Summaries“Next 20,000 39 7,800 60,000 16,700 Above 60,000 44”View source · accessed 2026-08-2147%PwC Tax Summaries“Tax liability may therefore differ from one autonomous community to another”View source · accessed 2026-08-09
Tax-residency day threshold183 daysGlobal Citizen Solutions“if you spend more than 183 days in Greece, you become a tax resident and must pay taxes on your worldwide income.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21183 daysPwC Tax Summaries“Spend more than 183 days in Spain during a calendar year. In determining the period of stay, temporary absences are included in the count”View source · accessed 2026-08-09
Signature tax regimeNon-dom (Art. 5A): [source]STEP Law Firm (Greece)“An annual lump-sum tax of EUR 100,000 on the total foreign-source income, irrespective of its amount.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21Beckham regime: 24%PwC Tax Summaries“The applicable tax rate is 24% for the first EUR 600,000 of taxable income and 47% on any excess”View source · accessed 2026-08-09
Digital nomad visaYes — Greece Digital Nomad VisaGlobal Citizen Solutions“Greece’s Digital Nomad Visa allows eligible non-EU/EEA remote workers to live in Greece for up to 12 months while working for employers or clients based outside the country.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21Yes — Spain Digital Nomad Visa (international remote working visa)Citizen Remote“24% on Spanish-sourced employment income up to €600,000 per year”View source · accessed 2026-08-09
Nomad-visa income requirementEUR 3,500 / monthGlobal Citizen Solutions“To qualify, applicants must earn a minimum net monthly income of €3,500, with the required amount increasing by 20% for a spouse and 15% for each dependent child.”View source · accessed 2026-08-21EUR 2,849 / monthCitizen Remote“~€2,850–€2,860 per month, equivalent to 200% of the SMI”View source · accessed 2026-08-09

Every figure links to its source and verification date. Full guides: Greece · Spain.

Frequently asked questions

Is Greece or Spain better for tax?

On income tax alone, Greece has the lower effective rate at a $100,000 income (33.5% vs 35.1%). But the right answer depends on your income level, which special regime you qualify for, social security, and treaty relief — see the full comparison below.

Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Greece or Spain?

Greece treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and Spain after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.

Does Greece or Spain have a digital nomad visa?

Greece has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa (income requirement around EUR 3,500 / month); Spain has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa (income requirement around EUR 2,849 / month). See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.

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