Island in South Aegean, Greece
Cost of living in Ios
How much a month costs in Ios
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,600 (€2,200–3,200).
Prices in Ios
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €25–60 | $28–68 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–200 | $90–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–14 | $9.0–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–38 | $25–43 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 20/100
A value score of 20/100 means Ios gives more quality of life per dollar than 19% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 72/100. It's the 18th 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 Ios
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ios?
About $1,350–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,600 for a comfortable month and $4,500–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Ios?
A local meal is €8–14 ($9.0–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €22–38 ($25–43) 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
- Ferryhopper
- Visit Greece
- Municipality of Ios
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.