Is Crete cheap to eat and drink?

Eating out in Crete isn't too expensive, but it will depend on what exactly you're getting. If you eat at local places rather than touristy establishments, the prices will be much lower and more affordable. However, if you dine in high-quality restaurants in popular towns, you may have to spend more.



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Your meal in an inexpensive taverna will cost around €10 per person, in a mid-range taverna around €20-30 per person. You can eat fresh food, local vegetables and produce, a variety of tastes and flavours very cheaply in Crete.

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While meal prices in Crete can vary, the average cost of food in Crete is €34 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Crete should cost around €14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

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You can spend as much or as little as you want in Crete. At the budget end of the spectrum, you're aided by the island's size and popularity, which means options are many. With some planning and shopping around, you can get good deals on transport and accommodation.

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Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Crete You would need around 2,675.6€ in Crete to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 3,600.0€ in Madrid (assuming you rent in both cities).

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Crete - currency All you have to do is decide if you prefer it all in cash, on a secure currency card or want a combination of the two for the most flexibility. You'll find plenty of cash machines in major cities and busier resorts. Plus, credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Crete.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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10 Must Try Foods in Crete
  • Olive Oil. Olive oil is referred to as 'Liquid Gold' in Crete. ...
  • Dakos. Apart from the Cretan Salad, these were my favourite! ...
  • Cretan Cheeses. ...
  • Sarikopitakia (Cheese Pie) ...
  • Kalitsounia (Cheese Pie) ...
  • Loukoumades. ...
  • Fried Snails (Chochlioi Boubouristi) ...
  • Cretan Salad.


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Even though Uber and other transportation applications aren't available in Crete, there are plenty of other options for getting around the island. Some of the most popular ways of transportation include taxi rides, buses, private transfers, and car rentals.

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Crete has better beaches but they're spread out and it takes a fair bit of effort to see the best beaches. Santorini is small and it's easy to get around to all the popular beaches. Crete has more small traditional (non-touristy) villages. Santorini is more romantic and better suited to a honeymoon.

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Attractive Chania on the northwest coast is the best option for first-time visitors to the Crete. Easily the prettiest city on the island, Chania features a gorgeous harbor strung with sea-facing tavernas with a warren of pedestrian-only backstreets paved with pretty sandstone setts in the Old Town.

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The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.

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