Rhodes is the most expensive of Greece's 4 priced cities — $1,354 a month in essentials, 6% above Chania at $1,274. The average net salary of $1,370 covers that 1.0×. 134.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at regional unit level. PM2.5 averages 9.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 14°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 | $462 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $588 |
| Groceries | $193 |
| Dining out | $363 |
| Utilities | $261 |
| Local transport | $75 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,354 |
| Avg net salary | $1,370 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $810 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,060 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Rhodes, 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 | $69.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.80 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.49 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.65 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.61 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.56 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.86 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.22 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.92 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $5.25 |
| Eggs, 12 | $6.45 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.71 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $11.67 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.23 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.25 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.50 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.71 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.96 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.73 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.59 |
| Monthly transit pass | $74.91 |
| Taxi start | $3.46 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.50 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $2.20 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $230.51 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $30.73 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $27.37 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $61.95 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Rhodes has 134.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (regional unit level). That is the highest of the 8 Greece cities we track. Greece's national figure is 107.2, so Rhodes runs 27 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 | 14.1°C | 10.9°C | 69% | 46% | 126 mm |
| Feb | 14.5°C | 11.7°C | 70% | 41% | 62 mm |
| Mar | 15.2°C | 12.7°C | 71% | 40% | 66 mm |
| Apr | 17.4°C | 16.2°C | 73% | 31% | 15 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 20.8°C | 75% | 27% | 12 mm |
| Jun | 24.1°C | 25.9°C | 75% | 10% | 4 mm |
| Jul | 26.9°C | 29.8°C | 73% | 1% | 1 mm |
| Aug | 27.3°C | 30.7°C | 76% | 3% | 1 mm |
| Sep | 25.7°C | 27.6°C | 72% | 8% | 10 mm |
| Oct | 22.7°C | 23.3°C | 71% | 22% | 28 mm |
| Nov | 19.5°C | 18.8°C | 71% | 35% | 75 mm |
| Dec | 16°C | 13.8°C | 70% | 42% | 117 mm |
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