Cost of living in Rijeka, Croatia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Rijeka (Croatia) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 kn (£7) | £10 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 kn (£4.00) | £6 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26 kn (£3.02) | £3.36 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.79) | £1.01 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 kn (£1.83) | £2.86 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (£1.24) | £1.28 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 kn (£4.31) | £5.47 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (£1.10) | £1.94 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82 kn (£0.67) | £0.85 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.96) | £1.71 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38 kn (£4.40) | £8 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 kn (£1.65) | £1.78 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.99 kn (£0.58) | £0.90 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Rijeka (Croatia) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,946 kn (£455) | £1,801 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,068 kn (£354) | £1,197 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,152 kn (£133) | £138 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,914 kn (£336) | £981 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,029 kn (£234) | £609 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 674 kn (£78) | £131 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 158 kn (£18) | £17 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,035 kn (£350) | £331 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 868 kn (£100) | £66 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 kn (£5.57) | £5.73 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 kn (£4.25) | £11 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Rijeka (Croatia) is 16% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 555 kn (£64) | £81 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 188 kn (£22) | £29 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 591 kn (£68) | £67 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 752 kn (£87) | £63 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Rijeka (Croatia) is 22% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 176,739 kn (£20,365) | £17,216 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.19) | £1.21 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 271 kn (£31) | £52 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 77 kn (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Rijeka (Croatia) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn (£5.02) | £3.90 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kn (£9) | £7 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 287 kn (£33) | £80 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 kn (£2.16) | £3.07 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 kn (£2.78) | £1.41 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 kn (£2.43) | £3.30 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£1.08) | £1.51 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (£1.74) | £1.20 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 kn (£6) | £12 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Rijeka (Croatia) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 137 kn (£16) | £32 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 85 kn (£10) | £23 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 249 kn (£29) | £89 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 217 kn (£25) | £51 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 kn (£3.97) | £7 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (£1.44) | £3.62 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (£1.83) | £4.40 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,658 kn (£422) | £401 | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 kn (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245 kn (£28) | £27 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26 kn (£3.04) | £9 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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