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Heraklion (Crete)

Greece
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Athens

Greece

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Heraklion (Crete) (~1,553 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Heraklion (Crete) 🌟 Best QoL: Heraklion (Crete) 💡 Best value: Heraklion (Crete)
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category Heraklion (Crete)Athens Best
Rent 680 USD 700 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Food 360 USD 360 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Utilities 80 USD 80 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Transport 25 USD 35 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Healthcare 68 USD 70 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Internet 28 USD 28 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Entertainment 186 USD 204 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Other 126 USD 144 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Total (monthly) 1,553 USD 1,621 USD Heraklion (Crete)
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score Heraklion (Crete)Athens Best
Cost of living 56 66 Athens
Safety 66 66 Heraklion (Crete)
Quality of life 74 74 Heraklion (Crete)
Internet 80 80 Heraklion (Crete)
Healthcare 74 78 Athens
Transport 76 78 Athens
Nightlife 78 72 Heraklion (Crete)
Climate 90 80 Heraklion (Crete)
English 84 84 Heraklion (Crete)
Visa ease 48 48 Heraklion (Crete)

Heraklion (Crete)

Safety
66
Quality of life
74
Internet
80
Healthcare
74
Transport
76
Nightlife
78

Athens

Safety
66
Quality of life
74
Internet
80
Healthcare
78
Transport
78
Nightlife
72