Really great place to live and work. Amazing hikes on the island. City has great atmosphere. Rent is very affordable. Locals are welcoming and pleasant. City centre has some great places to work from most notably a little cafe by Koum Kapi beach called Meraki
Nomad Guide of Chania
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Cost of Living in Chania
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Cost of Living for Expats :
$2,281/mo
Cost of Living for Nomads :
$3,547/mo
Cost of Living for Families :
$4,198/mo
Cost of Living for Local :
$1,199/mo
Cost of coffee :
$3.60
Rent for 1 bedroom :
$790/mo
Dinner:
$14.40
Beer :
$4.80
Coca Cola :
$2.40
Tax for 50k income :
$13,000
Tax for 100k income :
$29,920
Tax for 250k income :
$79,420
Pros and Cons Living in Chania
Like many other cities Chania have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.
Pros
✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm in the spring
✅ Good air quality usually
✅ Nomad List members liked going here
✅ Many Nomad List members have been
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to make friends
✅ Easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Good hospitals
✅ Roads are pretty safe
✅ Freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ People can speak basic English
✅ Safe for women
✅ Family friendly
✅ LGBTQ+ friendly
Cons
❌ Too expensive
❌ Not much to do
❌ Not many Nomad List members right now
❌ People smoking tobacco a lot
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Security and Crime in Chania
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Very Low Crime rate
Very High Security Index
Polution and Air Quality in Chania
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Reviews of Chania - Feedback from travelers
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Really great place to live and work. Amazing hikes on the island. City has great atmosphere. Rent is very affordable. Locals are welcoming and pleasant. City centre has some great places to work from most notably a little cafe by Koum Kapi beach called Meraki
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I've lived in Chania for over ten years now and I can't wait to get out of here. It's nice for a short visit but nothing else. Everyone talks about the hospitality and friendliness of the locals... that's only because you're a tourist and they want your money! They are corrupt, cheats, liars, and arrogant. They care only about themselves and are extremely greedy.The police are terribly corrupt and can't be relied on. The hospital is disgusting with stray dogs roaming around inside. They still even smoke in the public hospital! I know this because I spent 2 weeks there and when I complained about it the nurse told me there's nothing they can do. Anyway, I could go on and on about the other side of Chania, and Crete in general, that no one speaks about. I'm very disappointed and disheartened by my experience here. The paradise everyone talks about doesn't exist for me. I've had so many people share similar experiences but no one talks about them. It's all superficial and everything is not what it seems.
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$3000 average cost of living in Chania?!If that was the case Greece would not longer be in recession 😂I just moved to Chania from London and here’s my list of expenses to whom it may concern:All prices in euros for two people.1. Two bed flat semi-centrally located (15’drive to the city centre) ~ 450 euros2. Petrol monthly ~ 200 euros (1.58/l on avg year round)3. Utility bills monthly (electricity,water,heating) ~ 130 4.grovery store monthly ~ 3005. Broadband/ mobile phone ~ 706. Eating out / drinks ~ 2007. Private health insurance ~ 80 per person 8. Gym membership ~ 40 per person Total: 1590 euros /1821 usd for a couple on average, to leave In Chania. Not sure how that 3000 usd got estimated but 🤷♂️