Chania is the cheapest of Greece's 4 priced cities — $1,274 a month in essentials, 6% below Rhodes at $1,354. The average net salary of $1,341 covers that 1.1×. 114.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regional unit level. PM2.5 averages 8.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 13°C, Aug 27°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $521 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $653 |
| Groceries | $161 |
| Dining out | $346 |
| Utilities | $188 |
| Local transport | $58 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,274 |
| Avg net salary | $1,341 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,051 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,201 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Chania, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.15 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.61 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.26 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.77 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.84 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.44 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.46 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.59 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $17.75 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.80 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.21 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.27 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.82 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.12 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $57.63 |
| Taxi start | $4.03 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.42 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.16 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $153.43 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $34.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.36 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $58.27 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Chania has 114.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regional unit level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Greece cities we track. Greece's national figure is 107.2, so Chania runs 8 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.3°C | 10.3°C | 75% | 52% | 174 mm |
| Feb | 13.7°C | 10.8°C | 76% | 49% | 132 mm |
| Mar | 14.5°C | 11.9°C | 75% | 44% | 93 mm |
| Apr | 16.9°C | 15.5°C | 74% | 36% | 30 mm |
| May | 20°C | 20°C | 75% | 29% | 30 mm |
| Jun | 23.9°C | 25.8°C | 74% | 12% | 10 mm |
| Jul | 26.6°C | 29.4°C | 68% | 3% | 3 mm |
| Aug | 26.8°C | 29.7°C | 71% | 5% | 9 mm |
| Sep | 24.7°C | 26.3°C | 73% | 18% | 54 mm |
| Oct | 21.5°C | 21.8°C | 76% | 34% | 69 mm |
| Nov | 18.6°C | 17.7°C | 76% | 47% | 99 mm |
| Dec | 15.3°C | 13.1°C | 76% | 51% | 160 mm |
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