Island, Greece
Cost of living in Crete
How much a month costs in Crete
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,800–2,700 (€1,600–2,400).
Prices in Crete
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | €18–40 | $20–45 |
| 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 | €15–30 | $17–34 |
| 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 | €2–6 | $2.3–6.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €8–15 | $9.0–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–50 | $28–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 47/100
A value score of 47/100 means Crete gives more quality of life per dollar than 46% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 8th most affordable of 23 places we cover in Greece.
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Cost of living across Greece
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thassos | $1,460–2,140 | 64/100 |
| Thessaloniki | $1,580–2,360 | 49/100 |
| Meteora | $1,690–2,480 | 55/100 |
| Peloponnese | $1,690–2,480 | 49/100 |
| Corfu | $1,690–2,590 | 48/100 |
| Zakynthos | $1,690–2,590 | 47/100 |
| Chania | $1,690–2,590 | 58/100 |
| Crete | $1,800–2,700 | 47/100 |
| Rhodes | $1,800–2,700 | 42/100 |
| Naxos | $1,910–2,810 | 48/100 |
| Halkidiki | $2,030–2,930 | 40/100 |
| Lefkada | $2,030–2,930 | 43/100 |
| Nafplio | $2,030–2,930 | 41/100 |
| Athens | $2,140–3,150 | 30/100 |
| Paros | $2,140–3,150 | 40/100 |
| Kos | $2,140–3,150 | 30/100 |
| Kefalonia | $2,140–3,150 | 37/100 |
| Ios | $2,480–3,600 | 20/100 |
| Skiathos | $2,480–3,600 | 26/100 |
| Milos | $2,700–3,940 | 21/100 |
| Santorini | $2,810–4,280 | 12/100 |
| Hydra | $2,930–4,280 | 16/100 |
| Mykonos | $3,380–5,060 | 7/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Crete
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Crete?
About $1,010–1,460 on a lean budget, $1,800–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Crete?
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 Crete?
A local meal is €6–12 ($6.8–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €15–30 ($17–34) per person.
Is Greece expensive?
Prices in Greece are about 60% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Heraklion Airport (Fraport Greece)
- Visit Greece
- Ferryhopper
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.