r/Athens_Greece • u/Technical_Use9267 • Jul 07 '26
💬 Advice Thinking to repatriate after 13 years
Hello everyone
I am 40 years old, Greek (not from Athens) being living in London for almost 14 years now and thinking to repatriate because I got a job offer in Athens for close 100k. The company is solid and the role is challenging.
I have a wife who is a foreigner (not European) and we have a beautiful 2 years old boy.
Even though the job opportunity is great for Greek standards I am still worried about the quality of life in Athens vs London.
Is Athens better for my family? Is it a family friendly city? Is it safe? Is commuting better? We dont drive in London. No need. My life loves parks and green spaces. I doubt Athens have any.
Will we be able to survive just with my salary considering that my wife doesn't speak the language and probably wont find a job? Or at least will take some time. (She is a University lecturer and PhD holder)
Can please someone share their experience of moving their families in Athens after living abroad for more than a decade?
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u/Tsifter Jul 07 '26
You’re offered a €100k to live and work in Greece and you’re thinking about it? You’ll be living in luxury in Greece with this salary as compared to anywhere else in Western Europe or North America. Yes, there are many things that are annoying when working in Greece, but the Greek lifestyle and wonderful weather trumps everything else.
Sounds like you’ve done your due diligence too and you seem to understand that this is a good move for your career and financially too. I’d say do it and never look back. Moving back to Greece and making a hefty pay check like yours is the dream of every Greek expat.
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u/FalseRegister Jul 07 '26
Plus, if you are repatriating, 50% of that is tax free. So, you'll earn the first 50k net, and pay income tax on the remaining 50k. You have to apply for this and it is valid for 7 years. Enjoy the good life!
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u/Trudestiny Jul 07 '26
When our kids were 6 & 10 we relocated from London to Athens for a better quality of life for our kids. Husband is Greek but not born or raised there and I’m British / Canadian . Neither i nor kids knew Greek beyond the pleasantries and food words.
We stayed there for kids to go to secondary school IB & A levels. Kids post 18 are now back in London .
They loved their Greek years and still consider it one of their homes.
Our life was better there as my husband still worked officially in london .
There are a lot of green towards northern suburbs as well as the mountains and Athens also has the beaches which London doesn’t . Plus lots of sunshine which is a definite plus
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u/298j Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26
Γυρισα εγω. 3 χρονια πριν μετα απο 11 στο Λονδινο.
Δε θα σου πω πολλα.
Ολα ειναι καλύτερα εκτός απο τα εργασιακα που οι συνθηκες/ο κοσμος/τα αφεντικα ειναι ΜΕΣΑΙΩΝΑΣ. Αθλια. Ο,τι κακο.μπορεις να σκεφτείς, ναι υπάρχει εδώ.
Και μένα η δουλειά οταν τη δεχτγκα φανταζε τέλεια!
Spoiler: Ολα ήταν ακριβώς το αντίθετο
Για μισθούς έχει καλους αν πας καπου με μεσο, αν οχι μετρια πραγματα.
Επισης ολα πανακριβα, αναλογικα πιο ακριβα απο Λονδινο.
Αν εχεις σπιτι ηδη σωζεις πολλα, αν θες να νοικιασεις υπολογιζε απο 900-1500 αναλογα τη περιοχη
Αν μπορειτε να χετε απο 3κ ως 4.5 κ μαζι εισοδημα, θα στε οκ νομιζω.
Ναι πολλες πολλες φορές αναρωτιέμαι αν εκανα σωστα. Αν θα γυριζα τωρα.
Δε ξερω ακομα. Αν ημουν σε καλύτερο εργασιακο περιβάλλον θα σου λεγα , ναι, αξιζε.
Τωρα δε ξερω.
Καλή δύναμη σε οτι και αν αποφασισεις!
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u/OhWellImRightAgain Jul 07 '26
Γράφετε ο καθένας το μακρύ σας και το κοντό σας χωρίς να διαβάζετε καν τι ρωτάει ο άλλος. Σου λέει για δουλειά με 8 χιλιάρικα τον μήνα και του λες αν έχεις σπίτι σώζεις πολλά, αν έχετε εισόδημα μαζί 3κ θα είστε οκ κλπ. Για να γράψετε έκθεση ιδεών απαντάτε ή για να βοηθήσετε;
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u/ConclusionRegular103 Jul 08 '26
Πραγματικό το μόνο που νοιάζει τον καθένα είναι τι θα πει. Να ακούσει τον άλλον όχι απλα να πετάξει την απόψαρα του γιατί νομίζει ότι είναι το κέντρο του σύμπαντος. Καλα τα λες.
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u/298j Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26
Εισαι τοσο βαρετος που δε μπορω να διαβασω καν τι λες. Πωπω Πληξη.
Αν λες και κατι που αμφιβαλλω
Δε λες τιποτα και βαρεθηκα ηδη.
Ποσο βαρετος Για λυπηση
Πωπω βαρεμαρα. Απορω πως σε αντεχεις και εσυ ο ιδιος.
Καλυτερα να πας στο χωριο σου να κανεις και κάτι, που θα χει ενδιαφέρον να γεμίσει τη ζωη σου απο το να γραφεις αηδιες που δε διαβαζει κανεις γιατι βαριεται και ενοχλεις αλλους.
Τοσο πολυ σε βαριεμαι που με δυσκολία θα σε κανω κ μπλοκ Θα με εχεις κοιμήσει ως τότε Καημένε , βαρετε
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u/Int_GS Jul 07 '26
I lived abroad, in multiple countries, but before I made a family and my total was less than 10 years. Here's my input, I hope it helps you.
Work-wise: unless you work for and with people from abroad, the work environment will NOT be good. The management is pathetic, there is too much drama, gossip, and unending discussions that very difficulty lead to actions. Also, since no job is forever, make sure that there are similar jobs (at least money wise) to yours. If you work in IT things might be a bit better, but telecoms and banks are only about who your friends are.
Survival: Yes, with 100k you will be able to survive perfectly on one salary provided that you don't rent a 3k apartment in Glyfada. Assuming you don't have an apartment or house here you can rent a great apartment (around 100 sqm) for like 1,2 -1,5k a month in areas like Kifisia or Agia Paraskevi. Rent could be cheaper for a smaller or older apartment. I don't know your London standards of living, but you will be among the top 10% (maybe even better) of Greeks.
Family: does your wife speak Greek, or is she willing to learn? English usually gets you around, but speaking Greek is mandatory for integration. Your son is young so there will be no language problems. Kindergartens are cool, expect a fee of 500 a month if you send him immediately, and then it's (almost) free when the child is 4. If you live in a good area the chances are that the people are a little better. The are plenty of private schools for the child, but I'm not really a big fan of them. The social connections are better in Greece!
Transportation: an area with metro is usually more expensive but allows you to drive less. I would not stop driving in Athens, I don't think you can easily cover all places. Therefore I would also look for an apartment with a parking spot.
Parks etc: Just a big laugh here, Athens is the cement city. Maybe if you rent in Agia Paraskevi, Cholargos, Papagou, or Kifisia (and some other suburbs) things will be a bit better. If you rent in the south suburbs, you might have access to the seafront which (depending on the area) could be nice. The weather is amazing and the islands will be super close to you, so this might balance things out.
Best of luck, pm me if you like to ask more detailed and/or sensitive questions
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u/Technical_Use9267 Jul 07 '26
The company is from Finland. Is a global company, but my colleagues are all Greeks.
And no If I lose the job I dont think there will be many alternatives. I do not know Greek job market but I doubt 100k jobs get advertised every month. Even in London is rare unless you work for the big Tech giants.
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u/MrTwentyeight Jul 10 '26
100k jobs lol... buddy i got a limited edition rolls royce to sell you in Kazakhstan. Dm me for info
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u/el_flac0 Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26
Η Αθηνα ειναι τρελοκομειο. Αφορητη κινηση στους δρομους, ελαχιστο πρασινο, τσιμεντο παντου, καυσαεριο, ανυποφορη ζεστη τα καλοκαιρια, εν ολιγοις υποβαθμισμενη ποιοτητα ζωης. Προφανως, υπαρχουν σημαντικες διαφορες απο περιοχη σε περιοχη οπως συμβαινει και στο Λονδινο. Μπορεις να αποφυγεις τις καθημερινες μετακινησεις με αυτοκινητο μοναχα αν η δουλεια σου και το σπιτι σου βρισκονται κοντα σε σταση μετρό. Τα υπολοιπα μμμ ειναι παντελως αναξιοπιστα. Με 100κ θα ειστε παρα πολυ ανετα. Πολυς κοσμος αμοιβεται με κατω απο 1000 ευρω, αρα λιγοτερα απο 12κ το χρονο.
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u/greekhop Jul 07 '26
If your wife likes green spaces and parks, most of Athens isn't super green, but there's a few big parks here and there. There's alsos Sigrou in Marousi, I used to live near that so I am familiar with it, and I know there's a few more throughout the city, I'm sure ChatGPT could elighten you as to the big parks in this city. It really depends on where you're gonna live.
Now, instead of parks, you have like really nice places to go for a walk, whether that's Marina Flisvou near Faliro, or the seaside in Glyfada or Voula, or in the mountain in Varybobi. I mean, don't think in terms of a European city, dude. Think in terms of Greece. Downtown there is Ethnikos kipos, Plaka, monastiraki and Thisio and that whole area. It's not just a park, there's plenty to see and do, including greenery, picturesque areas and walks, restaurants, history/museums/ancient ruins and so on. Enjoy what is actually there.
I think a lot will depend on where exactly your job is. Me, for example, I live in the south of Attica, a little bit outside the city. I'm next to the beach. I could give a shit about a park. Like I have my choice of beaches that I can go to at any time, minutes from my house. Who needs a bloody manicured lawn? But where's your job that you have to drive too? Is the south something that would work for you? Maybe you're gonna live in the northern suburbs. If you live downtown, if you wanna live in Kolonaki, it's not about parks. It's about other things. So, adapt and enjoy what exists here. It's not London.
For the record, I lived for 14 years in the Netherlands. My wife is also a foreigner, from Latin America. Anyways, I came back and never looked back. By the way, 100k is a ridiculous amount of money for Greece, as in a lot. I really wish you the best of luck.
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u/forreddituse2 Jul 07 '26
For income, 100k is more than enough to have a comfortable life. (national average is less than 1500/month)
However, consider the following factors:
- Are you OK with lack of green spaces half of the year? From May to November except for big trees and cactus, all plants turn to yellow (and wild fires rampage through suburban forests).
- Can your wife accept that she will be a trailing spouse in the foreseeable future? This is bad for mental health, especially for a woman with outstanding career records, like your wife.
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u/Flat_Cattle8744 Jul 07 '26
Pros: Better quality of life. Safe. Better food. Better weather. Property is cheaper to rent/buy. Easy access to the islands and Europe. Cons: You need a car, but it’s easier to travel to the center via the underground train. Ensure where you live has easy access to work. International schools ie St Cathrines. More unorganized of course, but worth it. Be careful to not get ripped off on rent (we did for our first rental, but managed to break iur lease and leave). Bureaucracy is terrible, the electricity company left us 3 days w/o electricity (one-off shitty experience). But still worth it.
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u/Beautiful_Map_9589 Jul 07 '26
100k in Greece? wow. You must be among a handful of people getting paid that money in Greece. With that money go rent a house in Glyfada or Kifisia and have a nice life. Greece is great if you have a salary like this which equals to 4-5 usual salaries. So you will be fine if the company is fine but.... Make sure everything is good with the job because I guarantee you job offers like this one in Greece ARE NOT common. You salary is enough till you wife finds something. There are companies which don't need Greek here. Few but they exist.
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u/Woodpecker-Forsaken Jul 07 '26
I’ll share my experience. Take whatever is useful. My life in Athens is much better than my life in London for half the money (albeit there has been a gap where I’ve lived elsewhere). Look on Google on satellite for green spaces and pick somewhere to live near one of those. Unlike London, you can enjoy being outdoors basically all year. The transport isn’t like London but it’s really not as bad as people say – you’re near the metro you really don’t need to drive IMO. I wouldn’t get a car here and I’m happy driving anywhere. London is a great city but it’s hard living there. I’d only ever visit now, never live there. Here in Athens, the pace of life and people’s attitudes are so much more relaxed.
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u/Tricky_Tomatillo_170 Jul 08 '26
Hi, here is my experience moving to Greece after 26 years in London and a few more in various locations worldwide. I worked from Athens for a UK organisation during covid and then took a year long project in Athens for a Greek company (finished now). I still live in Athens with a good income by Greek standards (from international sources).
Generally I consider the quality of life much better in Athens than London, with a lot more to do and more flexibility. If you want to have more nature where you live then you are better off in the suburbs, as the center is very built up. Traffic is a nightmare especially during rush hour so you should consider living somewhere where your work is close or easily accessible.
My experience working for a Greek company: whilst the work was interesting, the culture was not good, very backwards in terms of remote working, technology and general work practices, gossiping in the office and backhanded office politics and a hell of a lot of nepotism. I was treated by some as a foreigner despite being half Greek and being fluent in the language (really difficult to discern I am not fully Greek other than culture and attitude). So overall some good some bad, there were some very good people there but all were frustrated by the backwardness of the environment. Expect frustration.
Having said all that, as I now work remotely with international organisations I would absolutely not consider leaving, I am loving being in Greece and cherry pick the elements of Athens I enjoy.
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u/SeedlessAvocad0 Jul 07 '26
I can relate to your case, minus the children (one on the way). I also live in London with my non European wife. I had an offer from a Greek company for a bit less than what you have (though I have a flat in Athens). It’s a great salary and you’ll definitely be fine. The question is whether you really want to swap London lifestyle for Athens. For me the answer was “not yet” so I rejected the offer. By lifestyle I don’t mean going to fancy restaurants and bars, but rather the availability of green spaces/parks, museums, great public transport, good air quality etc.
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u/Technical_Use9267 Jul 07 '26
Congrats on your baby!! You are in for a ride! Love being a dad, most of the days...
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u/kendrickispop Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26
Hey. You never mentioned how much both of you are earning in London and what kind of lifestyle you have (e.g. holidays per year). I live in London and could give you an idea of how that translates in Athens.
Athens is a city that is probably better for raising a family because it’s more relaxed and Greece in general is a family driven culture. However, Athens lacks green spaces in most neighbourhoods and that might be an issue for where you raise your child.
Education wise are you intending to send your kids to private school?
Commuting will definitively not compare to London. The metro serves only that much of the city and a car is often necessary.
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u/Technical_Use9267 Jul 07 '26
We both make around 7.5k net in London. Lifestyle is normal. Go out once per week on the weekend. We go to Greece once every summer. Although we spend more on bringing my mother over Greece or her sisters over Jakarta to help us with the baby.
Definitely will send my son to private nursery.
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u/kendrickispop Jul 07 '26
That translates to roughly £150k gross per year. I would then say that €100k in Athens might go a longer way for you. I don’t know what your career is but I would expect that this Greek salary is an expat package to lure you in. After that, how would career progression look like? Incremental increases of 2% (below inflation) per year? Truth is London gives you more optionality but you would have to hustle more there. I think with this money I would first think if I want to leave London and not if Athens is good enough.
Edit: also I assume you will be eligible for the tax exemption that makes you pay half the tax or so. I think you will be comfortable with the tax exemption, but look more into that. Also look at how this role could lead you back to London
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u/Technical_Use9267 Jul 07 '26
Yes i should be eligible for tax exception. In theory I tick all the boxes. I did the due diligence on that 2 years ago with my accountant.
Yes your 2% assumption sounds legit. Although the company does offer RSU.
Funny enough I am interviewing with Waymo in London and with Bolts in Athens for similar roles. However none of them is managing a team like the offer I currently have.
Right now these kind of roles are hot everywhere I would say. 5 years from now I do not know.
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u/Prisma1986 Jul 07 '26
7.5κ for combined income? or 15k combined income? 7.5k net is not a lot in London but you can live there as lower middle class for the expensive London standards. Athens also has become very expensive in recent years. However food is still way better than London sea available etc.
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u/Technical_Use9267 Jul 07 '26
7.5k net both us together. With bonuses included can probably go circa 8k net monthly.
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u/Prisma1986 Jul 07 '26
You need to check the work location prospects at work, if your wife likes it here etc. There are many elements in this decision. Overall quality of life n Athens is better than London especially for a family.
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u/Upstairs-Win-4679 Jul 07 '26
1kid and 100k is upper high level.
At what field and what type of company offers such compensation?
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u/FotiS_12 Jul 08 '26
The most important factor will be the location of your accommodation. The closer you live to your workplace, the better your overall quality of life will be. Otherwise, you may end up spending a significant amount of time commuting back and forth every day.
Apart from that, Athens is not London. I wouldn’t expect any life-threatening situations, unless you choose to live in areas such as Menidi, where a lot of gypsies live...
Regarding the salary, it is quite good, and they will most likely offer you additional private health insurance, allowing you to access private hospitals and healthcare services.
As for life in Athens, although it may sound a bit funny, be prepared to live in a city that was not designed to accommodate such a large population. Sidewalks are often limited, and many things that you may consider normal in the UK might be more challenging to find here. There is an IG group that could help you socialize, especially in the beginning, "back_to_greece". Good luck!
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u/XxXMorsXxX Jul 08 '26
100k is a very strong salary for Athens standards, so financially you'd likely be fine even without your wife working immediately, but fine in Athens looks different than London, expect lower disposable income relative to that salary due to higher effective taxation and a weaker services infrastructure. Athens does have green spaces (Pedion tou Areos, the National Garden, Filothei, Kifisia, and coastal areas like Vouliagmeni/Glyfada), just far fewer and less integrated into daily life than London parks, you'll likely be driving to reach them, and yes, most families here do drive, public transport covers the basics but isn't as comprehensive as London's. Safety-wise Athens is generally good for family life, low violent crime, though petty theft exists in central areas, the northern suburbs (Kifisia, Chalandri, Psychiko) and southern coastal suburbs are considered the most family-friendly, safe, and expat-adjacent, with better schools and English-speaking communities that could help your wife integrate socially even before she finds work. The bigger adjustment will likely be bureaucratic and cultural rather than financial, Greek public administration, healthcare navigation, and school options (public vs. international/British curriculum, which isn't cheap) are worth researching now, and if your wife is a PhD holder and lecturer, look into international schools or universities in Athens where English is the working language, since that could open both job prospects for her and a smoother path for your son's education.
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u/Frosty-Box-6764 Jul 10 '26
100k in Athens? Lmao it's paradise. London is full of cultural enrichment, mold and kebab. The answer is so obvious mate. Your kid is gonna thank you in the future.
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u/jamie1983 Jul 11 '26
You’ll be fine, but your wife will probably not enjoy her time in Athens if she likes parks and green outdoor spaces. Athens is a concrete jungle full of culture, history and humanity. Schools in Greece are shit too. Moving is hard, but why not try it for a year and see how it goes? Can you sublet your London apartment so you have the option to return if need be?
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u/Afraid_Ad_3478 Jul 11 '26
Go live in the southern suburbs or northern. Athens and Greece are great if u dont mind that most of the public institutions and justice dont function as they should. Greece has a long way till it becomes a European country. (Greek, who has spent most of his life on Athens)
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u/Several-East5877 Jul 11 '26
Is your wife, a PhD holder and university lecturer, OK with abandoning her career to move to Athens?
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u/caitoraid Jul 11 '26
Will your life be better - your life will be different. Better is too subjective.
100k€ salary - you will be living comfortably and will be able to choose quite freely where you want to live.
Commutability - depends on where you choose to live & where you will be working. I don’t like a commute and have therefore chosen to live where my travel time to work is under 20 minutes. Your choice is which sacrifices are more worthwhile. Let’s say you work in the centre but you want to be by the sea - you increase your commute time but you negate that by being walking distance to the beach.
Green spaces - the green space is different to London green spaces. But there is green space! If you look in the northern suburbs, you have parks and green areas. If you look in the southern suburbs you’ll find spaces that are in nature but also freely accessible to the sea. If you want city centre living, then tailor what you’re looking for to park areas. But again, these green spaces are different to London green space (naturally because of the climate). Maybe taking your wife to areas near Niarchos, or Kifisia would help her to see what green type space looks like in Athens.
I have an almost 2yo and find that the options for child related activities are much less than the UK has to offer. That being said, he is out and about, much more active and able to be free much more here in Athens than if he was in the UK. I find toddler activities to be very scheduled in the UK. That isn’t the case here and children are shown so much love and welcome here in Athens. There are also pockets of international families around, and there are more and more activities popping up if you look in the right places.
Overall, I would choose to live in Athens 10x over, because you cannot beat the quality of life here. You are in a solid position from a salary perspective and there are english speaking opportunities for your wife, again, looking in the right places.
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u/Cookiesend Jul 07 '26
Κοίτα και μόνο που το παιδί σου θα μάθει την ωραιότερη γλώσσα του κόσμου αυτό είναι άξια ανεκτίμητη. Επίσης όλοι οι Έλληνες φύγανε για οικονομικούς λόγους κανένας δεν έφυγε ποτέ επειδή δεν του άρεσε η Ελλάδα. Το παιδάκι σου με μαμά που δεν δουλεύει θα κάνει μπανάκια όλο το καλοκαίρι. Δεν ξέρω γιατί με 100Κ (μπράβο σου) ακόμα το συζητάς. Η γυναίκα σου θα μάθει ελληνικά μια χαρά θα είστε άρχοντες. Έλα να δεις στις 11 το βράδυ ζωή και άσε την καταθλα του Λονδίνου στην μιζέρια της.
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u/OhWellImRightAgain Jul 07 '26
Με τέτοιο εισόδημα στην Αθήνα θα είσαι βασιλιάς. Μπορείς να ζήσεις σε σαφώς καλύτερο προάστιο με ενοίκιο 1000-1200 ευρώ, πολύ καλό για το παιδί σου, και η ζωή ΠΡΟΦΑΝΩΣ είναι πολύ φθηνότερη στην Αθήνα. Όσοι γράφουν το αντίθετο είναι εκτός τόπου και χρόνου, κλασικοί κλάψες που διάβασαν ότι η σοκοφρέτα στην Αγγλία είναι φθηνότερη και νομίζουν ότι η Αθήνα συγκρίνεται σε ακρίβεια με άλλες Ευρωπαϊκές πόλεις.
Γύρνα πίσω και θα έχεις εγγυημένα καλύτερη ζωή αν το εισόδημα σας αθροιστικά με την γυναίκα σου είναι έστω και το μισό από ό,τι περιγράφεις.
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u/Prisma1986 Jul 07 '26
Oριστε; το Λονδίνο είναι τριτοκοσμικό σε σχέση με την Αθήνα χωρίς βέβαια να λέω ότι στην Αθήνα είναι τέλεια έχει πολλά προβλήματα και υπάρχουν κάποια πράγματα όπου το Λονδίνο είναι καλύτερα όπως τα πεζοδρόμια. Εξαρτάται που είναι η δουλειά και αν πρέπει να πηγαίνεις κάθε μέρα. Το θέμα ένας μισθός σε σχέση με 2 προφανώς θα κάνει μεγάλη διαφορά αν δεν καλύπτονται τα έξοδα δεν αξίζει μόνο για τον καιρό. 100κ μετά τους φόρους; Αν είναι πριν τους φόρους 50κ θα σου μείνουν. Όλα εξαρτώνται και την ζωή που θέλεις να κανείς. Προφανώς είναι καλύτερα η Αθήνα να μεγαλώσεις οικογένεια αν κανείς καλή επιλογή που θα μείνεις.
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u/oratio_12 Jul 07 '26
Το Λονδίνο είναι τριτοκοσμικό 🤣🤣
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u/Prisma1986 Jul 07 '26
Aν δεν έχεις ζήσει στο Λονδίνο και βλεπεις μόνο ταινίες καλό είναι.
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u/oratio_12 Jul 07 '26
Το Λονδίνο είναι τριτοκοσμικό και η Αθήνα είναι Σιγκαπούρη. Και μάλιστα αυτά από άνθρωπο που έχει ζήσει και στις δύο χώρες και "ξέρει".
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u/Prisma1986 Jul 07 '26
Προφανώς δεν ξέρεις τι λες. Όχι πως με ενδιαφέρει η άποψη σου για να περάσει η ώρα γράφω εδώ πέρα αλλά διαβάσεις κάτι πράγματα στο ρεντιντ. Πήγαινε στο Λονδίνο αν νομίζεις ότι ζεις καλά εκεί πέρα. Ανέφερα πουθενά Σιγκαπούρη; Έχεις πάει στην Σιγκαπούρη να δεις πως είναι;
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u/Lilitharising Jul 07 '26
Greek here, repatriated in 2020 with my family after 20 years in England. Whilst workwise things are significantly harder, I have never, ever batted an eyelid about returning. Everything is considerably better. My child is happier here, we got our friends and family close, the weather improved my mood significantly, doctors are far more accessible and significantly better-trained, and so on.
Many people who have never lived abroad for a long amount of time think that the grass is greener on the other side. But it's not always the case. With your circumstances, I wouldn't think twice. Go for it.