Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$60.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Heraklion |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$110.00
$140.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost including occasional taxis and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$70.00
$400.00
$30.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$120.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for tours, museums, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost averaged for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average of visa/legal fees for expats; tourists usually pay upfront |
| Total |
$945.00
$2,370.00
$143.00
|
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)
$450.00
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
$4.00
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
$7.00
Prices vary slightly between international chains and local fast food.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.20
Seasonal variations apply; spring prices are moderate.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Local bakeries offer fresh bread at reasonable prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Standard pasteurized milk, prices stable year-round.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.80
Common varieties, prices stable.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.50
Locally sourced chicken, prices may rise slightly in tourist season.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$9.00
Beef is more expensive; quality and cut affect price.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$8.00
Local wines are affordable and of good quality.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Standard starting fare within city limits.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.80
Rates may increase slightly at night or during holidays.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Covers city buses; limited coverage outside city center.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.70
Prices fluctuate with global oil markets; spring 2025 prices stable.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Includes moderate data and calls; prepaid plans common.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Reliable broadband available; prices vary by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Local gyms offer monthly plans; premium facilities cost more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Weekend rates slightly higher; booking recommended.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$7.00
Standard ticket price; discounts available for students/seniors.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Mid-range brands; prices vary by store and quality.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$35.00
Local boutiques and markets offer a range of prices.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Prices vary by brand and model; mid-range quality.
per pair