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Essential apps for

Greece

Ελλάδα

GreekEUR5 apps

Beat dominates Athens taxis. Google Maps works well for the metro, and Glovo handles food delivery in cities.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F

Voltage230V

Freq50Hz

Standard European.

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Basic phrases

Greek

Hello
Γειά σου
Ya-sou
Thank you
Ευχαριστώ
Ef-har-ri-sto
Yes
Ναι
Neh
No
Όχι
O-hi
Please
Παρακαλώ
Pa-ra-ka-lo

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🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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Beat

Greek and Latin American rideshare, often cheaper than Uber.

The main rideshare in Athens — cheaper and faster than street taxis.

iOS Android Website

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Limited; Beat is what locals actually use.

iOS Android Website

🗺️Navigation & Maps

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Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid for Athens metro and walking.

iOS Android Website

💬Translation

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Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Helpful for menus written in Greek script.

iOS Android Website

🍱Food Delivery

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Glovo

Spanish food + parcel delivery, big in Portugal, Italy, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

Food delivery across Athens and Thessaloniki.

iOS Android Website

Phrases

All Greek phrases

Hello

Γειά σου

Ya-sou

Thank you

Ευχαριστώ

Ef-har-ri-sto

Yes

Ναι

Neh

Όχι

O-hi

Please

Παρακαλώ

Pa-ra-ka-lo

How much?

Πόσο κάνει

Po-so ka-ni

Cheers

Γεια μας

Ya mas

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