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Hydra vs Chania

Hydra, Greece compared with Chania, Greece: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
GR Hydra GR Chania
Country Greece Greece
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 6.8 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $2,459 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 22° / 20°C 25° / 17°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 38 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
GR Hydra GR Chania
Average high 23.4°C 22.5°C
Average low 16.8°C 17°C
Precipitation 30 mm / mo 36 mm / mo
Sunshine 316 h / mo 319 h / mo
Humidity 61% 64%
Rain days 4.8 / mo 6 / mo
Wind speed 18.5 km/h 18.9 km/h

GR Hydra · average high by month

GR Chania · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
GR Hydra GR Chania
US AQI 48 38
PM2.5 12.2 µg/m³ 6.2 µg/m³
PM10 39.5 µg/m³ 9.7 µg/m³
Ozone 73 µg/m³ 55 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
GR Hydra GR Chania
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.5 3.5
Local Payment Services 7.6 7.1
Startup Scene 1.8 4.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
GR Hydra GR Chania
Air Conditioning 7.4 7.1
Green Spaces 4.9 5.8
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 6.0
Noise Pollution 7.9 5.4
Seasonal Variety 5.2 6.3
Weather 7.8 7.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
GR Hydra GR Chania
Mobile Network Coverage 6.9 8.2
Power Grid Reliability 7.5 7.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.1 5.5
VPN Reliability 7.7 8.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
GR Hydra GR Chania
Accommodation Cost 3.3 5.3
Cost of Living 4.4 6.2
Currency Stability 9.1 9.1
Entertainment Cost 4.8 5.8
Food & Groceries 5.8 6.6
Gym Membership Cost 3.4 4.9
Transportation Cost 5.2 6.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
GR Hydra GR Chania
Culture 7.9 8.4
Indoors Fun 4.2 5.5
Language Learning Opportunities 3.6 5.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 8.1
Nightlife 4.4 6.8
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
GR Hydra GR Chania
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 5.9
Nomad Friendly 4.0 7.3
Online Community Presence 2.2 5.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
GR Hydra GR Chania
Cafes with WiFi 4.9 6.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.9 5.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.8 6.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 5.7
Internet Speed 6.2 8.1
Local SIM Card Availability 6.7 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
GR Hydra GR Chania
Fitness Facilities 4.1 6.8
Food Scene 7.0 8.3
Healthy Food Options 6.7 7.9
Yoga Studios 4.5 6.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
GR Hydra GR Chania
Healthcare 5.4 7.3
Healthcare Affordability 6.7 7.8
Healthcare Quality 4.8 7.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
GR Hydra GR Chania
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.0 8.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.9 4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 4.5
Freedom of Speech 5.5 5.5
Political Stability 5.8 5.8
Tax Friendliness 4.8 4.8
Visa Ease 7.1 7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
GR Hydra GR Chania
Air Quality 9.1 8.0
Cleanliness 8.4 7.0
Environmental Quality 7.8 7.9
Family Friendly 6.8 7.8
Language Barrier 6.2 6.7
Work-Life Balance 8.3 8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
GR Hydra GR Chania
Female Friendly 8.7 8.2
Racial Tolerance 7.8 7.3
Safety 9.3 8.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
GR Hydra GR Chania
Airport Connectivity 3.5 6.6
Cycling 0.0 3.6
Intercity Travel Options 5.3 5.8
Public Transit 1.1 4.4
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 3.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 7.0
Walkability 9.2 7.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
GR Hydra GR Chania
Coworking Quality 1.9 6.1
Freelance Ecosystem 2.8 4.7
Networking Opportunities 2.7 5.0
Remote Job Opportunities 2.9 4.4
Time Zone Favorability 7.4 7.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
GR Hydra GR Chania
Jeans $56 per pair $111 per pair
Summer Dress $43 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $101 per pair $112 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
GR Hydra GR Chania
Dining Out $157 per month $120 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
GR Hydra GR Chania
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
GR Hydra GR Chania
Coffee $3.36 per cup $4.15 per cup
Beer — $5.04 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $13 per meal
Fast Food Combo $13 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $62 per meal $56 per meal
Apples $2.71 per kg $2.71 per kg
Bread $1.59 per loaf $1.59 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.33 per bottle $0.38 per bottle
Milk $1.18 per liter $1.18 per liter
Rice $2.35 per kg $3.25 per kg
Chicken Fillets $12 per kg $13 per kg
Beef $21 per kg $18 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.96 per bottle $7.84 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
GR Hydra GR Chania
Groceries $242 per month $322 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
GR Hydra GR Chania
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit $56 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $3.84 per purchase $8.96 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
GR Hydra GR Chania
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,344 per month $566 per month
Housing — $566 per month
Coworking Space $104 per month $168 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,960 per month $1,345 per month
Coliving Space $1,470 per month $1,008 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
GR Hydra GR Chania
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $48 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
GR Hydra GR Chania
Leisure Activities $105 per month $83 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
GR Hydra GR Chania
Haircut $15 per visit $17 per visit
Laundry $3.36 per kg $8.96 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
GR Hydra GR Chania
Mobile Plan $16 per month $20 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24 per month $28 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $16 one-time $2.24 one-time
Gym Membership $84 per month $62 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $28 per hour $28 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
GR Hydra GR Chania
Taxi Start $10 per trip $2.02 per trip
Transportation $185 per month $77 per month
Taxi per km — $1.01 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $62 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $7.06 per trip
Gasoline $2.45 per liter $2.40 per liter
Scooter Rental — $336 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
GR Hydra GR Chania
Utilities — $123 per month
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