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Cost of living in Chania

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Chania

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,690–2,590 (€1,500–2,300).

Lean$1,010–1,460€900–1,300 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$1,690–2,590€1,500–2,300 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$3,380–5,630€3,000–5,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Chania

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemEURUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)€500–900$563–1,010
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)€350–650$394–731
Hostel dorm bed (night)€20–40$23–45
Mid-range hotel room (night)€60–130$68–146
Food and drink
Local meal or street food€6–12$6.8–13.5
Mid-range restaurant, per person€16–32$18–36
Cappuccino€2–4$2.3–4.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar€4–6$4.5–6.8
Getting around
Public transport, one ride€1–2$1.1–2.3
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km€8–14$9.0–15.8
Work and life
Gym membership (month)€25–50$28–56
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)€15–30$17–34

Value for money: 58/100

A value score of 58/100 means Chania gives more quality of life per dollar than 57% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 23 places we cover in Greece.

Quality factorScore
Safety100
Air quality86
Internet56
Healthcare80
Weather67
Friendly locals100
English75

Cost of living across Greece

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Thassos$1,460–2,14064/100
Thessaloniki$1,580–2,36049/100
Meteora$1,690–2,48055/100
Peloponnese$1,690–2,48049/100
Corfu$1,690–2,59048/100
Zakynthos$1,690–2,59047/100
Chania$1,690–2,59058/100
Crete$1,800–2,70047/100
Rhodes$1,800–2,70042/100
Naxos$1,910–2,81048/100
Halkidiki$2,030–2,93040/100
Lefkada$2,030–2,93043/100
Nafplio$2,030–2,93041/100
Athens$2,140–3,15030/100
Paros$2,140–3,15040/100
Kos$2,140–3,15030/100
Kefalonia$2,140–3,15037/100
Ios$2,480–3,60020/100
Skiathos$2,480–3,60026/100
Milos$2,700–3,94021/100
Santorini$2,810–4,28012/100
Hydra$2,930–4,28016/100
Mykonos$3,380–5,0607/100

Cheaper alternatives to Chania

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Chania?

About $1,010–1,460 on a lean budget, $1,690–2,590 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Chania?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €500–900 ($563–1,010) a month in the center and €350–650 ($394–731) outside it.

How much does food cost in Chania?

A local meal is €6–12 ($6.8–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €16–32 ($18–36) per person.

Is Greece expensive?

Prices in Greece are about 60% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.