Island in South Aegean, Greece
Cost of living in Santorini
How much a month costs in Santorini
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,810–4,280 (€2,500–3,800).
Prices in Santorini
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €900–1,800 | $1,010–2,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €600–1,100 | $675–1,240 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €35–80 | $39–90 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €120–300 | $135–338 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–15 | $9.0–16.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €25–50 | $28–56 |
| Cappuccino | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–9 | $5.6–10.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €35–70 | $39–79 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 12/100
A value score of 12/100 means Santorini gives more quality of life per dollar than 11% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 21st 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 Santorini
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Santorini?
About $1,690–2,480 on a lean budget, $2,810–4,280 for a comfortable month and $5,630–10,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Santorini?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €900–1,800 ($1,010–2,030) a month in the center and €600–1,100 ($675–1,240) outside it.
How much does food cost in Santorini?
A local meal is €8–15 ($9.0–16.9); a mid-range restaurant is €25–50 ($28–56) 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
- KTEL Santorini
- Santorini Airport (Fraport Greece)
- Visit Greece
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.