Cost of living in Split (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Split (Croatia) is 42% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Split | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 kn (€25) | €9 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 kn (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (€5.12) | €3.25 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (€0.90) | €1.41 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22 kn (€2.87) | €2.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 kn (€1.57) | €2.51 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kn (€7) | €4.74 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 kn (€1.41) | €1.56 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 kn (€0.53) | €0.70 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (€1.11) | €1.38 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56 kn (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 kn (€1.52) | €2.03 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 kn (€0.59) | €0.68 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Split (Croatia) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Split | Riga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,103 kn (€675) | €900 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,733 kn (€626) | €495 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 949 kn (€125) | €161 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,296 kn (€700) | €630 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,968 kn (€525) | €430 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 717 kn (€95) | €106 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 138 kn (€18) | €12 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,999 kn (€529) | €317 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951 kn (€126) | €115 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 kn (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 kn (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Split (Croatia) is 14% more expensive than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Split | Riga | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 555 kn (€73) | €61 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258 kn (€34) | €36 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,176 kn (€155) | €87 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 751 kn (€99) | €91 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Split (Croatia) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Split | Riga | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 178,815 kn (€23,644) | €19,764 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (€1.31) | €1.85 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 330 kn (€44) | €45 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 103 kn (€14) | €7 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Split (Croatia) is 19% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Split | Riga | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn (€5.82) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kn (€14) | €13 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kn (€32) | €43 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 kn (€4.39) | €4.17 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kn (€3.78) | €4.14 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (€2.86) | €4.99 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (€1.21) | €1.88 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 kn (€1.83) | €2.78 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 kn (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Split (Croatia) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
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| Split | Riga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 178 kn (€23) | €22 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (€12) | €17 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 293 kn (€39) | €66 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 449 kn (€59) | €48 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 kn (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (€1.85) | €3.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 kn (€2.47) | €4.21 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,984 kn (€527) | €471 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 280 kn (€37) | €39 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 kn (€4.22) | €4.40 | - 4% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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