Cost of living in Split (Croatia) is 14% cheaper than in Luton (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Split (Croatia) is 21% more expensive than in Luton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Split | Luton | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 kn (£22) | £11 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 kn (£5.76) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (£4.44) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.78) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 22 kn (£2.49) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 kn (£1.36) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kn (£6) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 kn (£1.22) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 kn (£0.46) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.97) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 kn (£6) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 kn (£1.32) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 kn (£0.51) | £1.18 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Split (Croatia) is 20% cheaper than in Luton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Split | Luton | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,103 kn (£585) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,733 kn (£543) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 949 kn (£109) | £135 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,296 kn (£607) | £819 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,968 kn (£455) | £961 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 717 kn (£82) | £226 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 138 kn (£16) | £20 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,999 kn (£459) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951 kn (£109) | £65 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 kn (£5.96) | £7 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 kn (£5.68) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Split (Croatia) is 13% more expensive than in Luton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Split | Luton | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 555 kn (£64) | £56 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258 kn (£30) | £33 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,176 kn (£135) | £72 | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 751 kn (£86) | £59 | + 46% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Split (Croatia) is 25% cheaper than in Luton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Split | Luton | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 178,815 kn (£20,509) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.14) | £1.34 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 330 kn (£38) | £57 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 kn (£12) | £22 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Split (Croatia) is 32% cheaper than in Luton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Split | Luton | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn (£5.05) | £3.27 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kn (£12) | £10 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kn (£27) | £124 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kn (£3.81) | £3.39 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kn (£3.28) | £1.67 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (£2.48) | £4.72 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£1.05) | £2.07 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14 kn (£1.59) | £1.37 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 kn (£6) | £11 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Split (Croatia) is 23% cheaper than in Luton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Split | Luton | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178 kn (£20) | £32 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (£10) | £20 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 293 kn (£34) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 449 kn (£51) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 kn (£5.99) | £9 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (£1.61) | £3.48 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 kn (£2.14) | £4.03 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,984 kn (£457) | £490 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.21 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 280 kn (£32) | £40 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 kn (£3.66) | £9 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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