PDO Sitia Crete Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml (0.3% acidity)

World-class low-acidity PDO olive oil at source for €8 — the identical grade costs $18+ in the US and over twice that in India.

Price: 8 EUR (Greek producer e-shop price incl. VAT for 500ml PDO canister, July 2026)

Where to buy: Greek supermarkets (Sklavenitis, AB), farmer cooperatives, airport has marked-up versions — buy in town

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Food carries 13% VAT, so the refund is smaller than on cosmetics
• Admissible into the US for personal use — declare it; tins survive checked luggage better than glass
• Look for PDO Sitia, PDO Kalamata or PDO Messara on the label — single-region Koroneiki olives