Living in Santorini

Santorini

Blue domed churches and stunning cliff views
Photo by Heidi Kaden
85
Score

Santorini is renowned for its blue-domed churches and stunning sunsets. Ancient Thira and Akrotiri are ruins that tell tales of the island's past. Beach lovers can soak in the unique volcanic sands of the Red Beach, White Beach, or Kamari Beach.

And then, there's the local food. Try to find a hole-in-the-wall taverna and taste the local speciality, 'fava me koukia.' A split pea and broad bean mix that's simply incredible.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 👮 Safe
  • ✈️ Close to airport
  • 🏝️ Nature & beaches
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🤿 Scuba diving
  • ⛱️ Decent beach
  • 🥰 Beautiful

The Bad

  • 🤑 Expensive
  • 🏨 High cost of accomodation
  • 📡 Unreliable wifi
  • 🚌 Limited public transport
  • 📸 Very Touristy

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Santorini
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Greece
98%
more expensive than Greece median
265th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Santorini is the most expensive place (out of 5) to live in Greece
  • The average salary in Santorini is
  • It's about 76% more expensive to live in Santorini than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $3,285.11 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
Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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
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

Generally safe with low crime rates; however, petty theft can occur in tourist areas, so remain vigilant.

Internet speed

Good

Download
52.6Mbps
Upload
14.2Mbps
Latency
69.3ms
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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is pleasant with temperatures around 18°

Average temperatures

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