Island in Attica, Greece
Cost of living in Hydra
How much a month costs in Hydra
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,280 (€2,600–3,800).
Prices in Hydra
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–250 | $113–281 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Cappuccino | €3–6 | $3.4–6.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–8 | $5.6–9.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €5–12 | $5.6–13.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–20 | $11–23 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 16/100
A value score of 16/100 means Hydra gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 22nd 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 Hydra
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hydra?
About $1,690–2,480 on a lean budget, $2,930–4,280 for a comfortable month and $5,060–8,440 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Hydra?
A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) 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.