Travel budget and cost of living in Santorini (Greece) how much does a trip cost?

Santorini travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Santorini

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Santorini compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Santorini in 2023 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Santorini in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Santorini by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santorini

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 12 to $ 27)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 19

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 16 to $ 30)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 11)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Local beer

$ 5.1 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
( $ 2.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 5.4/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santorini

1-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 55 to $ 115)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 60 to $ 284)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 146

3-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 94 to $ 298)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

4-star hotel

$ 317/night
($ 173 to $ 527)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 347/night
($ 216 to $ 510)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 57/month
($ 57 to $ 57)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 267/month
($ 138 to $ 468)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 287/month
($ 137 to $ 511)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 238/month
($ 91 to $ 441)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Supermarket food budget in Santorini

Milk

$ 3/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

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166% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
( $ 1.2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
( $ 1.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 4.3)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 9/kg
($ 6 to $ 12)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.4/kg
( $ 2.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.2 to $ 1.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Santorini

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
( $ 1.2)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2.5/litre
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)

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127% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.8
( $ 4.8)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 16/24hrs
($ 3.6 to $ 72)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Leisure activity budget in Santorini

Cinema

$ 9.6/ticket
( $ 9.6)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 24/hr
( $ 24)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Santorini

Cigarettes

$ 6/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 7.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 108
( $ 108)

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110% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 54
( $ 54)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Plane ticket budget

London → Santorini

$ 194
(fair price: $ 162)

Dublin → Santorini

$ 249
(fair price: $ 212)

Manchester → Santorini

$ 266
(fair price: $ 213)

New York City → Santorini

$ 870
(fair price: $ 707)

Edinburgh → Santorini

$ 298
(fair price: $ 239)

Los Angeles → Santorini

$ 931
(fair price: $ 774)