Cost of living in Rijeka, Croatia vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Rijeka (Croatia) is 34% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 kn ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 kn ($5.56) | $7 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 kn ($4.21) | $3.57 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn ($1.10) | $1.76 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 kn ($2.55) | $3.34 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn ($1.73) | $4.54 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 kn ($5.99) | $4.57 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn ($1.52) | $5.76 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82 kn ($0.93) | $3.01 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn ($1.33) | $1.73 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 kn ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 kn ($2.30) | $1.38 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.99 kn ($0.80) | $2.04 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Rijeka (Croatia) is 39% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,946 kn ($633) | $1,480 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,068 kn ($492) | $925 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,152 kn ($185) | $160 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,914 kn ($467) | $751 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,029 kn ($325) | $526 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 674 kn ($108) | $122 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 158 kn ($25) | $42 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,035 kn ($487) | $358 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 868 kn ($139) | $92 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 kn ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 kn ($5.91) | $16 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Rijeka (Croatia) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 555 kn ($89) | $45 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 188 kn ($30) | $50 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 591 kn ($95) | $86 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 752 kn ($121) | $90 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Rijeka (Croatia) is 28% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 176,739 kn ($28,344) | $25,348 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn ($1.65) | $0.75 | + 119% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 271 kn ($43) | $33 | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 kn ($12) | $19 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Rijeka (Croatia) is 13% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kn ($12) | $12 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 287 kn ($46) | $38 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 kn ($3.00) | $5.84 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 kn ($3.87) | $3.56 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 kn ($3.38) | $4.19 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn ($1.51) | $3.00 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn ($2.43) | $2.31 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 kn ($9) | $23 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Rijeka (Croatia) is 19% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 137 kn ($22) | $37 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 85 kn ($14) | $16 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 249 kn ($40) | $60 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 217 kn ($35) | $69 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 kn ($5.53) | $8 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn ($2.01) | $3.24 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn ($2.55) | $2.85 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,658 kn ($587) | $462 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kn ($0.14) | $0.12 | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245 kn ($39) | $35 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 kn ($4.24) | $9 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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