Cost of living in Croatia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Croatia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 kn (R$ 65) | R$ 35 | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 kn (R$ 35) | R$ 33 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 kn (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (R$ 5.90) | R$ 5.73 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 22 kn (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 kn (R$ 50) | R$ 25 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 kn (R$ 5.44) | R$ 5.80 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 kn (R$ 9) | R$ 5.92 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 kn (R$ 44) | R$ 44 | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 kn (R$ 5.56) | R$ 4.62 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Croatia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,736 kn (R$ 4,928) | R$ 3,562 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,351 kn (R$ 3,183) | R$ 2,482 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 kn (R$ 915) | R$ 645 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,586 kn (R$ 3,355) | R$ 2,669 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,814 kn (R$ 2,790) | R$ 1,724 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,436 kn (R$ 1,051) | R$ 600 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 127 kn (R$ 93) | R$ 89 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,709 kn (R$ 3,445) | R$ 2,002 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,212 kn (R$ 887) | R$ 642 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kn (R$ 54) | R$ 28 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 113 kn (R$ 83) | R$ 20 | + 307% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Croatia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 598 kn (R$ 437) | R$ 255 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 241 kn (R$ 176) | R$ 244 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 756 kn (R$ 553) | R$ 389 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 759 kn (R$ 555) | R$ 293 | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Croatia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 297,103 kn (R$ 217,349) | R$ 109,371 | + 99% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 318 kn (R$ 232) | R$ 227 | + 3% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Croatia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kn (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62 kn (R$ 45) | R$ 48 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 292 kn (R$ 213) | R$ 264 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kn (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kn (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kn (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (R$ 13) | R$ 4.75 | + 166% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 kn (R$ 45) | R$ 53 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Croatia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283 kn (R$ 207) | R$ 112 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 kn (R$ 64) | R$ 63 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 220 kn (R$ 161) | R$ 206 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 435 kn (R$ 318) | R$ 196 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68 kn (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 kn (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,347 kn (R$ 3,180) | R$ 4,267 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.30 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 kn (R$ 210) | R$ 129 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 126% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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