Cost of living in Croatia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Croatia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 91 kn (ARS $1,704) | ARS $1,778 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52 kn (ARS $966) | ARS $1,194 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 kn (ARS $705) | ARS $423 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (ARS $149) | ARS $162 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (ARS $394) | ARS $319 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 kn (ARS $252) | ARS $224 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 kn (ARS $1,107) | ARS $665 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (ARS $168) | ARS $252 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 kn (ARS $132) | ARS $110 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (ARS $171) | ARS $205 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 kn (ARS $1,227) | ARS $811 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 kn (ARS $270) | ARS $312 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (ARS $123) | ARS $101 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 37% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Croatia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,473 kn (ARS $102,644) | ARS $89,599 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,844 kn (ARS $72,086) | ARS $58,350 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282 kn (ARS $24,047) | ARS $7,268 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,596 kn (ARS $67,451) | ARS $67,045 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,210 kn (ARS $60,203) | ARS $37,645 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,749 kn (ARS $32,803) | ARS $5,257 | + 524% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 kn (ARS $2,335) | ARS $2,465 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,849 kn (ARS $72,188) | ARS $62,060 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550 kn (ARS $10,320) | ARS $33,742 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 kn (ARS $982) | ARS $906 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 69 kn (ARS $1,299) | ARS $558 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Croatia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 622 kn (ARS $11,668) | ARS $12,068 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 477 kn (ARS $8,947) | ARS $7,992 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 622 kn (ARS $11,672) | ARS $23,239 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 592 kn (ARS $11,096) | ARS $18,294 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Croatia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 151,047 kn (ARS $2,832,900) | ARS $4,424,430 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (ARS $246) | ARS $154 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341 kn (ARS $6,394) | ARS $2,622 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Croatia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 kn (ARS $652) | ARS $771 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (ARS $1,176) | ARS $1,167 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 244 kn (ARS $4,579) | ARS $2,390 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kn (ARS $731) | ARS $595 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27 kn (ARS $514) | ARS $380 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 kn (ARS $424) | ARS $435 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 kn (ARS $201) | ARS $318 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (ARS $278) | ARS $284 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 kn (ARS $1,266) | ARS $1,263 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Croatia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 kn (ARS $3,751) | ARS $3,032 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (ARS $1,683) | ARS $1,371 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 238 kn (ARS $4,461) | ARS $4,491 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 kn (ARS $5,627) | ARS $5,318 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 kn (ARS $1,144) | ARS $876 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (ARS $225) | ARS $434 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (ARS $299) | ARS $376 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,347 kn (ARS $81,527) | ARS $121,697 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (ARS $19) | ARS $32 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 316 kn (ARS $5,920) | ARS $4,782 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33 kn (ARS $620) | ARS $386 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 14% more expensive than in Argentina
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