Heraklion ranks 2nd of 4 priced cities in Greece on cost — $1,274 a month in essentials, 0% above Chania, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,147 covers that 0.9×. 99.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regional unit level. PM2.5 averages 9.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 13°C, Jul 28°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 | $502 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $659 |
| Groceries | $154 |
| Dining out | $311 |
| Utilities | $238 |
| Local transport | $69 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,274 |
| Avg net salary | $1,147 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,035 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,131 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Heraklion, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.98 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.63 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.37 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.95 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.47 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.48 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.77 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.80 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.50 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.60 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.14 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.88 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.36 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.16 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.02 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.32 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.76 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.50 |
| Monthly transit pass | $69.15 |
| Taxi start | $4.61 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.15 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.21 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $199.14 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $39.33 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.43 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.48 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Heraklion has 99.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regional unit level). That is the 5th-highest of 8 Greece cities we track. Greece's national figure is 107.2, so Heraklion runs 7 below 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 | 12.8°C | 11.2°C | 80% | 57% | 65 mm |
| Feb | 13.5°C | 12.1°C | 78% | 55% | 56 mm |
| Mar | 14.8°C | 13.6°C | 74% | 49% | 61 mm |
| Apr | 18.2°C | 17.5°C | 65% | 39% | 22 mm |
| May | 22°C | 22.5°C | 63% | 32% | 35 mm |
| Jun | 25.9°C | 27.7°C | 61% | 14% | 23 mm |
| Jul | 27.9°C | 30.3°C | 61% | 4% | 11 mm |
| Aug | 27.9°C | 30.8°C | 66% | 7% | 21 mm |
| Sep | 25.4°C | 27.6°C | 68% | 18% | 21 mm |
| Oct | 21.7°C | 23°C | 76% | 39% | 34 mm |
| Nov | 18.2°C | 18.5°C | 79% | 52% | 37 mm |
| Dec | 14.5°C | 13.7°C | 81% | 59% | 58 mm |
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