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Greece · Europe · Population 137,154 · Europe/Athens

Heraklion in Greece (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1900 incl. rent, an average annual temperature of 18.5°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1900incl. rent · est. range

$1615 – $2280

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-09

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

18.5°C avg/yr

547mm · 3924h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

61Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

9.4µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (Type G; monthly income threshold about €3,500)

Source: Greece snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Heraklion?

Heraklion has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1900 including rent (range $1615–$2280), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Heraklion safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Greece is 54/100 (Global Peace Index rank #57). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Greece?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Greece. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Heraklion?

Median fixed broadband download is about 61 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Greece

Greece: GDP per capita ~$0 (World Bank), HDI 0.893, Global Peace Index rank #57 (IEP 2024). Open Greece country page →

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