Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Chania |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$90.00
$140.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Daily average cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$220.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for occasional self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$80.00
$7.00
|
Daily average for local buses and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$70.00
$400.00
$30.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$120.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for tours, museums, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for residence permits and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$885.00
$2,280.00
$157.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$420.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Local beers are generally affordable; tourist areas may charge more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Typical local tavernas offer good value meals.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Prices stable year-round, slightly higher in tourist season.
per meal