Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/idCptweV90h.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why Retire in Chania, Greece? | Cost of Living, 7% Tax & Expat life [UodiHkaUvvN] Health Updated on August 05, 2026 EDT — Published on August 05, 2026 EDT We traveled to Greece to find out if it really deserves its reputation as the best place to retire in 2026 and fell in love with Chania, Crete! In this video, we explore the cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, retirement visas, the 7% pensioner tax regime, local food, and what it's really like to live in Chania. We also share the pros and cons we discovered to help you decide if this incredible city could be the right fit for your own retirement or move abroad. 👇 Have you been to Chania, or could you see yourself retiring in Greece? Let us know in the comments. 🏨 WHERE WE STAYED: ► Elia Sea Suites, Chania - ⭐TOP EXPERIENCE(S): ► Chania: Sightseeing & Tastings Tour - ► Heraklion: Knossos Skip-the-Line Tickets & Private Guide - ► Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - ► Titakis Winery - 🔗LINK(S) MENTIONED IN VIDEO: ► Ferryhopper app - 👍USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUP(S): ► Living in Chania - ► I want to live in Crete - ► Moving to Greece “the original” - ► Moving to Greece : Expat Community & Support - 🏠REAL ESTATE WEBSITE(S): ► Spitogatos - 👇RESOURCES WE USE TRAVELING & LIVING ABROAD 🌍 Thinking about moving abroad? Grab our FREE Ultimate Dream City & Home Checklist, a simple guide to evaluate any city, neighborhood, and home, so you’ll know if it’s the right fit for you. Decide with clarity and confidence, knowing every detail is covered and nothing is overlooked. 🎁FREE Ultimate Dream City & Home Checklist — your guide to choosing the perfect city and ideal home to create your paradise abroad! 📑CHAPTER LIST 00:00 Trailer 02:23 Public Transport 05:18 Chania City Profile 06:10 Climate & Beaches 08:42 The Central Areas of Chania 09:03 Old Town Chania 10:18 New Town Chania 11:53 Walking Food Tour 13:34 Greek Foods 15:44 The Venetian Harbor 18:10 Daytrips from Chania 18:27 Titakis Winery 19:44 Knossos Palace 21:50 Special dinner at The Med 22:54 Stop at Rethimno 24:32 Cost of Living in Chania 26:55 The Greek 7% Flat Tax 28:22 Where do Expats Live? 31:02 Safety 32:23 Healthcare 34:05 Residency Visas 36:09 Our Final Thoughts 37:34 Pros & Cons of Chania 👇OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION TOOLS 📽️ ► EPIDEMICSOUND - Copyright Free Music: DISCLOSURE: *This video is NOT sponsored. Some products and services are affiliates which means if you sign up using our links, we get a small commission at no cost to you. These are partnerships we have personally sought out or use ourselves because we believe they genuinely help others navigate living and retiring abroad. Thank you for the support! 🤗 *All content, including comments, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or any other type of advice. For collaborations email [email protected] Connect with us at: Instagram: Facebook: Website: www.seekingparadisebugs.com Lwp8sAt4Yh9 4TyKyG41mjD kk00LBFr5CO LSwT2so2Qmn MRNWb12MtIY
We traveled to Greece to find out if it really deserves its reputation as the best place to retire in 2026 and fell in love with Chania, Crete! In this video, we explore the cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, retirement visas, the 7% pensioner tax regime, local food, and what it's really like to live in Chania. We also share the pros and cons we discovered to help you decide if this incredible city could be the right fit for your own retirement or move abroad. 👇 Have you been to Chania, or could you see yourself retiring in Greece? Let us know in the comments. 🏨 WHERE WE STAYED: ► Elia Sea Suites, Chania - ⭐TOP EXPERIENCE(S): ► Chania: Sightseeing & Tastings Tour - ► Heraklion: Knossos Skip-the-Line Tickets & Private Guide - ► Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - ► Titakis Winery - 🔗LINK(S) MENTIONED IN VIDEO: ► Ferryhopper app - 👍USEFUL FACEBOOK GROUP(S): ► Living in Chania - ► I want to live in Crete - ► Moving to Greece “the original” - ► Moving to Greece : Expat Community & Support - 🏠REAL ESTATE WEBSITE(S): ► Spitogatos - 👇RESOURCES WE USE TRAVELING & LIVING ABROAD 🌍 Thinking about moving abroad? Grab our FREE Ultimate Dream City & Home Checklist, a simple guide to evaluate any city, neighborhood, and home, so you’ll know if it’s the right fit for you. Decide with clarity and confidence, knowing every detail is covered and nothing is overlooked. 🎁FREE Ultimate Dream City & Home Checklist — your guide to choosing the perfect city and ideal home to create your paradise abroad! 📑CHAPTER LIST 00:00 Trailer 02:23 Public Transport 05:18 Chania City Profile 06:10 Climate & Beaches 08:42 The Central Areas of Chania 09:03 Old Town Chania 10:18 New Town Chania 11:53 Walking Food Tour 13:34 Greek Foods 15:44 The Venetian Harbor 18:10 Daytrips from Chania 18:27 Titakis Winery 19:44 Knossos Palace 21:50 Special dinner at The Med 22:54 Stop at Rethimno 24:32 Cost of Living in Chania 26:55 The Greek 7% Flat Tax 28:22 Where do Expats Live? 31:02 Safety 32:23 Healthcare 34:05 Residency Visas 36:09 Our Final Thoughts 37:34 Pros & Cons of Chania 👇OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION TOOLS 📽️ ► EPIDEMICSOUND - Copyright Free Music: DISCLOSURE: *This video is NOT sponsored. Some products and services are affiliates which means if you sign up using our links, we get a small commission at no cost to you. These are partnerships we have personally sought out or use ourselves because we believe they genuinely help others navigate living and retiring abroad. Thank you for the support! 🤗 *All content, including comments, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, or any other type of advice. For collaborations email [email protected] Connect with us at: Instagram: Facebook: Website: www.seekingparadisebugs.com Lwp8sAt4Yh9 4TyKyG41mjD kk00LBFr5CO LSwT2so2Qmn MRNWb12MtIY