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Cost of Living in Heraklion
Monthly Total
$1,760
$30,800
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$584
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$39
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$584
$10,220
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$218
$3,815
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$146
$2,555
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$180
$3,150
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$196
$3,430
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$91
$1,593
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$46
$805
Monthly Total
$1,760
$30,800
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