Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (C$17) | C$24 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.69) | C$3.28 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.58 (C$8) | C$5.88 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (C$3.39) | C$5.56 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (C$2.02) | C$5.47 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (C$1.70) | C$3.31 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (C$2.16) | C$4.03 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$21 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (C$3.28) | C$3.23 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (C$1.50) | C$2.58 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (C$1,369) | C$2,889 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €660 (C$970) | C$2,295 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (C$205) | C$240 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (C$868) | C$2,062 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (C$653) | C$1,501 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 (C$295) | C$128 | + 130% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$65 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | €808 (C$1,187) | C$401 | + 196% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (C$124) | C$213 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (C$17) | C$14 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (C$17) | C$30 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$126) | C$80 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (C$50) | C$57 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$129) | C$147 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (C$154) | C$173 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (C$40,511) | C$33,546 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.18) | C$1.60 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$70) | C$106 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$14) | C$24 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (C$70) | C$103 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (C$5.90) | C$10 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (C$5.14) | C$6 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (C$4.78) | C$6 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (C$2.99) | C$4.45 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (C$3.66) | C$3.63 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (C$15) | C$31 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$72) | C$68 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (C$44) | C$217 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (C$76) | C$129 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (C$2.78) | C$5.88 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (C$3.94) | C$8 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (C$1,211) | C$808 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.44 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$63) | C$67 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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