Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 kn (C$12) | C$18 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36 kn (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kn (C$5.45) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (C$1.34) | C$2.37 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (C$3.37) | C$3.88 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 kn (C$2.01) | C$3.85 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kn (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (C$1.91) | C$3.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 kn (C$1.19) | C$2.40 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (C$1.63) | C$3.31 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (C$10) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (C$2.51) | C$2.32 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.14 kn (C$1.00) | C$2.04 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,903 kn (C$1,151) | C$2,160 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,863 kn (C$753) | C$1,607 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,126 kn (C$219) | C$166 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,435 kn (C$669) | C$1,609 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,282 kn (C$445) | C$1,094 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 722 kn (C$141) | C$108 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 136 kn (C$27) | C$53 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,202 kn (C$429) | C$426 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 739 kn (C$144) | C$161 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 kn (C$9) | C$11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 kn (C$9) | C$23 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 496 kn (C$97) | C$67 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222 kn (C$43) | C$54 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 549 kn (C$107) | C$113 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 685 kn (C$134) | C$136 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 149,921 kn (C$29,221) | C$24,940 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (C$1.97) | C$1.24 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 329 kn (C$64) | C$112 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42 kn (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52 kn (C$10) | C$22 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 311 kn (C$61) | C$85 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 kn (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 kn (C$4.95) | C$5.03 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (C$4.36) | C$5.01 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (C$1.68) | C$2.98 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (C$3.26) | C$2.31 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 kn (C$9) | C$24 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157 kn (C$31) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 kn (C$14) | C$28 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 204 kn (C$40) | C$163 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 340 kn (C$66) | C$101 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 kn (C$10) | C$12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (C$2.46) | C$4.87 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 kn (C$3.24) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,586 kn (C$699) | C$562 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.05 kn (C$0.21) | C$0.38 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261 kn (C$51) | C$59 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 kn (C$5.75) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 33% cheaper than in Canada
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