- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 kn (C$12) | C$17 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 kn (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kn (C$5.80) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (C$1.35) | C$2.45 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (C$3.49) | C$4.11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (C$2.28) | C$3.94 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 kn (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (C$1.71) | C$3.72 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.10 kn (C$1.04) | C$2.33 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (C$1.58) | C$3.55 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 kn (C$10) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 kn (C$2.55) | C$2.41 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.46 kn (C$1.11) | C$2.32 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,813 kn (C$981) | C$2,119 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,281 kn (C$669) | C$1,642 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,131 kn (C$230) | C$159 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,069 kn (C$625) | C$1,626 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,129 kn (C$434) | C$1,164 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 731 kn (C$149) | C$101 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 135 kn (C$28) | C$53 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,581 kn (C$526) | C$485 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683 kn (C$139) | C$157 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 kn (C$12) | C$11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 kn (C$9) | C$24 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 613 kn (C$125) | C$70 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 268 kn (C$55) | C$56 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 619 kn (C$126) | C$114 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 726 kn (C$148) | C$138 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,722 kn (C$31,735) | C$22,793 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (C$1.97) | C$1.29 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 332 kn (C$68) | C$110 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kn (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kn (C$16) | C$22 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 268 kn (C$55) | C$96 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 kn (C$4.88) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 kn (C$4.72) | C$4.97 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (C$4.47) | C$5.59 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 kn (C$1.95) | C$2.85 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (C$3.02) | C$2.74 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 kn (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 158 kn (C$32) | C$54 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 kn (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 225 kn (C$46) | C$146 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 320 kn (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 kn (C$9) | C$12 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (C$2.45) | C$4.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 kn (C$4.17) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,938 kn (C$802) | C$589 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 kn (C$0.14) | C$0.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266 kn (C$54) | C$62 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 kn (C$5.53) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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