- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 kn (C$14) | C$18 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 38 kn (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (C$5.96) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (C$1.37) | C$2.39 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (C$3.46) | C$4.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (C$2.17) | C$3.93 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kn (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (C$1.66) | C$3.93 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20 kn (C$1.06) | C$2.43 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (C$1.58) | C$3.56 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 kn (C$10) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 kn (C$2.52) | C$2.38 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.69 kn (C$1.16) | C$2.18 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,531 kn (C$920) | C$2,108 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,528 kn (C$716) | C$1,641 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 986 kn (C$200) | C$155 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,204 kn (C$651) | C$1,597 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,323 kn (C$472) | C$1,162 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 703 kn (C$143) | C$100 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 137 kn (C$28) | C$54 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,792 kn (C$567) | C$459 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 709 kn (C$144) | C$154 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kn (C$11) | C$12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 kn (C$8) | C$23 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 645 kn (C$131) | C$72 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 247 kn (C$50) | C$58 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 626 kn (C$127) | C$115 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 758 kn (C$154) | C$136 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 146,578 kn (C$29,764) | C$23,193 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (C$2.02) | C$1.31 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 332 kn (C$67) | C$109 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kn (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 kn (C$14) | C$21 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kn (C$52) | C$95 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 kn (C$5.73) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 kn (C$4.84) | C$4.81 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 kn (C$4.59) | C$5.51 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (C$1.83) | C$2.88 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (C$3.07) | C$2.63 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn (C$11) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 kn (C$34) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 kn (C$14) | C$28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 262 kn (C$53) | C$155 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 kn (C$69) | C$97 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 kn (C$10) | C$11 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (C$2.58) | C$5.04 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 kn (C$3.04) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,756 kn (C$763) | C$599 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 kn (C$0.16) | C$0.53 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282 kn (C$57) | C$58 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 kn (C$5.60) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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