- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 kn (C$13) | C$18 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 kn (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kn (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (C$1.38) | C$2.43 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (C$3.61) | C$4.05 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (C$2.27) | C$4.11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kn (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (C$1.77) | C$3.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.64 kn (C$0.98) | C$2.39 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (C$1.59) | C$3.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 kn (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 kn (C$2.59) | C$2.40 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.15 kn (C$1.09) | C$2.33 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,617 kn (C$977) | C$2,097 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,260 kn (C$690) | C$1,640 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 kn (C$238) | C$166 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,058 kn (C$647) | C$1,663 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,098 kn (C$444) | C$1,216 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 741 kn (C$157) | C$107 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 143 kn (C$30) | C$53 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,859 kn (C$605) | C$485 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 675 kn (C$143) | C$156 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 kn (C$10) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 kn (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 575 kn (C$122) | C$70 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 261 kn (C$55) | C$57 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 629 kn (C$133) | C$117 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 667 kn (C$141) | C$140 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 151,876 kn (C$32,130) | C$22,574 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (C$2.01) | C$1.21 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 340 kn (C$72) | C$111 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kn (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 kn (C$16) | C$21 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kn (C$55) | C$85 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 kn (C$4.89) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kn (C$5.41) | C$4.97 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 kn (C$4.49) | C$5.51 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (C$1.92) | C$2.99 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (C$3.07) | C$2.90 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 kn (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 147 kn (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 kn (C$14) | C$28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153 kn (C$32) | C$154 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 310 kn (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44 kn (C$9) | C$12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (C$2.53) | C$4.81 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 kn (C$3.24) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,949 kn (C$835) | C$588 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kn (C$0.21) | C$0.46 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263 kn (C$56) | C$61 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 kn (C$5.69) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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