Living in Corfu

Corfu

Olive groves, sunshine and old-town charm
Photo by Alexander Mils
89
Score

Corfu is a place where olive groves shimmer under the Mediterranean sun, and old towns charm with their maze-like streets. With plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and sailing, as well as a lively night scene you won't be short of things to do on this Greek island.

The Good

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Good nightlife
  • ๐Ÿ˜‹ Decent food options
  • ๐Ÿœ Streetfood
  • ๐Ÿ‘ด Strong ex-pat community
  • โ˜€๏ธ Fantastic weather
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safe
  • ๐Ÿ“ก Strong wifi coverage
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Very affordable
  • ๐Ÿคฟ Scuba diving
  • โ›ฑ๏ธ Decent beach

The Bad

  • ๐ŸšŒ Limited public transport
  • ๐Ÿšถ Not walkable
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Very Touristy
  • ๐Ÿคผ Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Corfu
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Greece
10%
cheaper than Greece median
134th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Corfu is the cheapest place (out of 5) to live in Greece
  • The average salary in Corfu is
  • It's about 11% cheaper to live in Corfu than it is Athens
  • You can expect to spend around $1,491.16 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Corfu is generally safe for visitors, with low crime rates and a welcoming culture, though petty theft can occur in tourist areas.

Internet speed

OK

Download
39.8Mbps
Upload
6.9Mbps
Latency
52.6ms
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