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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 120 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2589* (2226 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 211 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 5028* (4326 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 289 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 82 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 7417* (6384 €)

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



Cost of living in Santorini compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Santorini in 2025 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Santorini by expense type

Restaurant budget in Santorini

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Santorini is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Santorini (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.52020474717175.85.8United StatesSantoriniLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244464850
Lunch
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 7.9 to $ 30)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 24 to $ 59)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 19)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 5.8 to $ 9.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
( $ 2.3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 8.1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4/can
($ 2.8 to $ 4.7)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Santorini

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Santorini is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Santorini (compared to United States)167167246246346346177177254254184184238238339339188188330330United StatesSantorini2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 177/night
($ 77 to $ 450)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 184/night
($ 56 to $ 705)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 75 to $ 799)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 339/night
($ 96 to $ 939)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 431/night
($ 149 to $ 1189)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 188/month
($ 122 to $ 363)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 350/month
($ 65 to $ 1268)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 265/month
($ 59 to $ 805)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 330/month
($ 138 to $ 726)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 438/month
($ 95 to $ 1260)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Santorini

On average, the price of supermarket food in Santorini is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Santorini (compared to United States)4414145.35.33.23.2777.97.93.53.52.92.9United StatesSantoriniEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

156% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
( $ 1.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.5/kg
( $ 3.5)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7/12 eggs
( $ 7)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.9/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 9.9)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
( $ 3.5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Santorini

On average, the price of transport in Santorini is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Santorini (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181812.82.81.21.22.32.33333United StatesSantoriniBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.8/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
( $ 1.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.3/litre
($ 2.1 to $ 2.6)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.7
( $ 4.7)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 8.1 to $ 75)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Santorini

On average, budget for leisure activities in Santorini is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
( $ 7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
( $ 24)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Santorini

On average, shopping budget in Santorini is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 70
( $ 70)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 53
( $ 53)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Santorini
London → Santorini
London → Santorini
$ 282
(fair price: $ 232)
Edinburgh → Santorini
Edinburgh → Santorini
Edinburgh → Santorini
$ 325
(fair price: $ 280)
Montreal → Santorini
Montreal → Santorini
Montreal → Santorini
$ 1078
(fair price: $ 983)
Dublin → Santorini
Dublin → Santorini
Dublin → Santorini
$ 328
(fair price: $ 285)
New York City → Santorini
New York City → Santorini
New York City → Santorini
$ 929
(fair price: $ 758)
Manchester → Santorini
Manchester → Santorini
Manchester → Santorini
$ 345
(fair price: $ 289)

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About this information on the cost of living in Santorini

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

The information about the cost of living in Santorini was updated on 28-01-2025.

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