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Heraklion (Crete)

Greece
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Thessaloniki

Greece

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

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Thessaloniki (~1,504 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Heraklion (Crete) 🌟 Best QoL: Heraklion (Crete) 💡 Best value: Thessaloniki
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category Heraklion (Crete)Thessaloniki Best
Rent 680 USD 650 USD Thessaloniki
Food 360 USD 350 USD Thessaloniki
Utilities 80 USD 75 USD Thessaloniki
Transport 25 USD 30 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Healthcare 68 USD 65 USD Thessaloniki
Internet 28 USD 28 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Entertainment 186 USD 186 USD Heraklion (Crete)
Other 126 USD 120 USD Thessaloniki
Total (monthly) 1,553 USD 1,504 USD Thessaloniki
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score Heraklion (Crete)Thessaloniki Best
Cost of living 56 58 Thessaloniki
Safety 66 64 Heraklion (Crete)
Quality of life 74 74 Heraklion (Crete)
Internet 80 80 Heraklion (Crete)
Healthcare 74 76 Thessaloniki
Transport 76 80 Thessaloniki
Nightlife 78 82 Thessaloniki
Climate 90 78 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

Thessaloniki

Safety
64
Quality of life
74
Internet
80
Healthcare
76
Transport
80
Nightlife
82