For Brits in Crete, we as expects have high expectations of the quality of life in Greece, especially Crete. Happily, we cover comprehensively lots of information in this website on what an expat can expect to encounter in day-to-day life. Our sister forum website also offers experiences of those who have already moved from the UK or elsewhere and settled down in Greece.
At least from day-to-day you can expect the sun to shine longer and more frequently than in Northern Europe throughout the whole year, for example. puts one into a more positive frame of mind and outlook on life.