Water is free everywhere, in restaurants, bars and cafes, but if you want to buy bottled water, it is cheap too because its price is standard all over Greece: 0,50€. Taxis in Athens are affordable, and on the islands or in smaller towns, the cost for a cab is not important (with 10€, you can go almost everywhere).
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Most tap water is safe to drink. I do buy bottled water which is very inexpensive for drinking. I use tap water for showers and making coffee. Tap water is drinkable in all Greek islands (including Paros!)
Clearly, no narcotics: Greece is very tough on drug users. No explosives or weapons -- although upon application, a sportsman might be able to bring in a legitimate hunting weapon. Only medications for amounts properly prescribed for your own use are allowed. Plants with soil are not.
Greek cuisine and restaurants are usually straightforward and still largely affordable – typically €12–20 per person for a substantial meal with house wine. Even when preparation is basic, raw materials are usually wholesome and fresh.
Budget-Friendly Travel PlanningPast travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($43) on meals for one day and €30 ($32) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Greece for a couple is €148 ($159). So, a trip to Greece for two people for one week costs on average €2,173 ($2,330).
Cost Of Living In Greece Vs. The USA. It is 54% less expensive to live in Greece than living in the USA. The average cost of living for one person in Greece is $1020/month while it's $2213/month in the USA.
The law requires that businesses offer a point-of-sale device for cashless transactions, but the machines aren't always reliable in many areas (especially remote or rural spots). So it's a good idea to carry about 100 Euros of Greece currency to pay for a souvenir or a delicious Greek meal if need be.
Do You Pay for Public Bathrooms in Greece? Public restrooms in Greece cost money (around 50 cents). Most restrooms are fairly clean, but many of the toilets don't have seats so you'll need to squat over them. To be safe, I recommend carrying around some hand sanitizer in case the bathroom you visit doesn't have soap!
Bathing suits are for the beach only.Never leave the beach without covering up. Also, it is considered quite rude to go barefoot on the beach. And while there are some nude beaches in Greece they are few and far between.
Drinking waterThey in fact rely on having water delivered to them. Needless to say, bottled water is a popular product on Santorini! We recommend that you always use bottled water for drinking. Washing up and brushing your teeth can be safely done using tap water throughout the island.