Travel budget and cost of living in Crete how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Crete

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Crete: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Crete for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 47 for 2 ppl.
$ 13 per person
$ 8.6 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1234* (1036 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 91 for 2 ppl.
$ 30 per person
$ 15 per person
$ 9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2766* (2324 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 113 for 2 ppl.
$ 44 per person
$ 28 per person
$ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4052* (3402 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Crete in 2020

Cost of living: Crete VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Crete in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Crete by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Crete compared to the national average.

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Local prices in Crete by expense type

Crete: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Crete costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 12)

27% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 9.6 to $ 24)

34% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 9.3/person
($ 4.2 to $ 15)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Local beer

$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
( $ 1.9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Crete: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Crete costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 49 to $ 94)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 60 to $ 153)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 88/night
($ 58 to $ 134)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

4-star hotel

$ 139/night
($ 85 to $ 211)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 139 to $ 330)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 47/month
($ 46 to $ 48)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 108/month
($ 53 to $ 207)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 125/month
($ 60 to $ 222)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 141/month
($ 67 to $ 317)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 145/month
($ 82 to $ 256)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Crete: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Crete costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

64% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4.2)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 3.6)

31% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 11/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 15)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 5.4/kg
( $ 5.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)

83% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
( $ 0.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 0.6/salad
( $ 0.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 9.6/kg
( $ 9.6)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Crete: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Crete is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 4.3)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Bus pass

$ 90/month
( $ 90)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
( $ 1.4)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

139% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
( $ 2.7)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 28/24hrs
($ 8.4 to $ 132)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Crete: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Crete costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 168/month
($ 120 to $ 216)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

55% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 46/month
($ 42 to $ 48)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 389/month
($ 239 to $ 419)

72% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1426

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 299/month
($ 216 to $ 359)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1139

Flat (centre)

$ 598/month
($ 419 to $ 658)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2297

Flat (suburbs)

$ 478/month
($ 335 to $ 538)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1808

Gym

$ 46/month
($ 42 to $ 48)

14% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 329/month
( $ 329)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 995

Crete: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Crete is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 9/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 9.6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 28/hr
( $ 28)

71% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Crete: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Crete costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 5/pack
( $ 5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Levi's jeans

$ 66
($ 42 to $ 90)

38% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 36
( $ 36)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 48
( $ 48)

41% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 64
($ 42 to $ 84)

39% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 104

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Heraklion

$ 345
(fair price: $ 279)

Dublin → Heraklion

$ 327
(fair price: $ 277)

London → Heraklion

$ 314
(fair price: $ 256)

Edinburgh → Heraklion

$ 361
(fair price: $ 304)

New York City → Heraklion

$ 891
(fair price: $ 711)

Montreal → Heraklion

$ 1009
(fair price: $ 876)

Manchester → Chania

$ 351
(fair price: $ 271)

Los Angeles → Heraklion

$ 948
(fair price: $ 829)

Dublin → Chania

$ 330
(fair price: $ 260)

Toronto (Ontario) → Heraklion

$ 1070
(fair price: $ 927)

Edinburgh → Chania

$ 453
(fair price: $ 335)

London → Chania

$ 367
(fair price: $ 255)

Sydney → Heraklion

$ 1696
(fair price: $ 1376)

Manchester → Rhodes

$ 360
(fair price: $ 291)

Manchester → Corfu Island

$ 321
(fair price: $ 261)

Manchester → Mykonos

$ 352
(fair price: $ 287)

London → Kos

$ 328
(fair price: $ 261)

Manchester → Kos

$ 379
(fair price: $ 303)

Manchester → Santorini

$ 355
(fair price: $ 305)

London → Mykonos

$ 315
(fair price: $ 243)

New York City → Mykonos

$ 827
(fair price: $ 711)

Dublin → Santorini

$ 349
(fair price: $ 293)

Dublin → Corfu Island

$ 296
(fair price: $ 245)

Dublin → Mykonos

$ 339
(fair price: $ 280)

Los Angeles → Athens

$ 938
(fair price: $ 746)

London → Corfu Island

$ 279
(fair price: $ 225)

London → Santorini

$ 331
(fair price: $ 273)

New York City → Santorini

$ 833
(fair price: $ 711)

Edinburgh → Rhodes

$ 366
(fair price: $ 303)

Dublin → Rhodes

$ 321
(fair price: $ 263)

Edinburgh → Corfu Island

$ 342
(fair price: $ 278)

Toronto (Ontario) → Athens

$ 893
(fair price: $ 782)

Edinburgh → Santorini

$ 372
(fair price: $ 315)

New York City → Athens

$ 833
(fair price: $ 604)

Los Angeles → Santorini

$ 966
(fair price: $ 844)

Edinburgh → Mykonos

$ 363
(fair price: $ 312)

Los Angeles → Mykonos

$ 985
(fair price: $ 856)

Montreal → Athens

$ 897
(fair price: $ 815)

Edinburgh → Athens

$ 327
(fair price: $ 230)

Dublin → Athens

$ 210
(fair price: $ 171)

Dublin → Thessaloniki

$ 251
(fair price: $ 185)

New York City → Corfu Island

$ 784
(fair price: $ 677)

Edinburgh → Kos

$ 376
(fair price: $ 311)

Manchester → Thessaloniki

$ 199
(fair price: $ 158)

Dublin → Kos

$ 337
(fair price: $ 273)

London → Athens

$ 183
(fair price: $ 163)

London → Rhodes

$ 334
(fair price: $ 255)

Melbourne → Athens

$ 1188
(fair price: $ 1033)

Sydney → Athens

$ 1201
(fair price: $ 1035)

Toronto (Ontario) → Santorini

$ 1082
(fair price: $ 952)

New York City → Thessaloniki

$ 824
(fair price: $ 648)

Toronto (Ontario) → Mykonos

$ 1038
(fair price: $ 931)

Los Angeles → Corfu Island

$ 933
(fair price: $ 833)

Edinburgh → Thessaloniki

$ 277
(fair price: $ 211)

Manchester → Athens

$ 299
(fair price: $ 230)

Perth → Athens

$ 1139
(fair price: $ 1001)

New York City → Rhodes

$ 911
(fair price: $ 748)

Sydney → Mykonos

$ 1627
(fair price: $ 1395)

Montreal → Mykonos

$ 1063
(fair price: $ 934)

New York City → Kos

$ 856
(fair price: $ 734)

Auckland → Athens

$ 1421
(fair price: $ 1253)

Montreal → Santorini

$ 1163
(fair price: $ 1013)

London → Thessaloniki

$ 249
(fair price: $ 190)

Toronto (Ontario) → Thessaloniki

$ 989
(fair price: $ 835)

Sydney → Santorini

$ 1802
(fair price: $ 1523)

Melbourne → Mykonos

$ 1468
(fair price: $ 1342)

Toronto (Ontario) → Corfu Island

$ 1029
(fair price: $ 899)

Los Angeles → Thessaloniki

$ 946
(fair price: $ 768)

Sydney → Thessaloniki

$ 1480
(fair price: $ 1263)

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About the information on the cost of living in Crete

The information about the cost of living in Crete shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Crete updated on 14-02-2020.

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