Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 kn (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 kn (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kn (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (C$1.36) | C$2.47 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 16 kn (C$3.28) | C$3.84 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 kn (C$2.53) | C$4.51 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kn (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (C$2.01) | C$3.90 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98 kn (C$1.21) | C$2.70 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (C$1.78) | C$3.13 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 kn (C$11) | C$18 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (C$2.65) | C$2.28 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (C$1.22) | C$2.22 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,487 kn (C$910) | C$2,284 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,235 kn (C$859) | C$1,764 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,114 kn (C$226) | C$171 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,107 kn (C$833) | C$1,727 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,352 kn (C$680) | C$1,280 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,083 kn (C$220) | C$110 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119 kn (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,879 kn (C$584) | C$375 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kn (C$215) | C$162 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 kn (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 kn (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 43% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 562 kn (C$114) | C$72 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 382 kn (C$77) | C$48 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 508 kn (C$103) | C$109 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 615 kn (C$125) | C$139 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,327 kn (C$31,508) | C$25,314 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (C$2.00) | C$1.13 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 341 kn (C$69) | C$119 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 kn (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kn (C$10) | C$16 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 248 kn (C$50) | C$79 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (C$4.98) | C$8 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kn (C$5.78) | C$4.99 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kn (C$5.42) | C$5.52 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (C$1.89) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (C$3.08) | C$2.63 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75 kn (C$15) | C$25 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 kn (C$28) | C$54 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 71 kn (C$14) | C$29 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 336 kn (C$68) | C$156 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 kn (C$61) | C$92 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 kn (C$10) | C$13 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 kn (C$2.98) | C$4.80 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (C$3.29) | C$7 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,054 kn (C$822) | C$568 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17 kn (C$0.24) | C$0.42 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 289 kn (C$59) | C$58 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 kn (C$6) | C$15 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 29% cheaper than in Canada
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