- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 kn (C$13) | C$18 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 kn (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (C$5.78) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (C$1.33) | C$2.41 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (C$3.42) | C$4.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (C$2.28) | C$3.97 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 kn (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (C$1.65) | C$3.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.02 kn (C$1.01) | C$2.39 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (C$1.57) | C$3.51 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 kn (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 13 kn (C$2.52) | C$2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.62 kn (C$1.13) | C$2.26 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,706 kn (C$943) | C$2,124 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,471 kn (C$696) | C$1,653 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,025 kn (C$205) | C$155 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,009 kn (C$603) | C$1,630 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,148 kn (C$430) | C$1,177 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 709 kn (C$142) | C$100 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 133 kn (C$27) | C$53 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,626 kn (C$526) | C$473 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 649 kn (C$130) | C$156 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 kn (C$11) | C$12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 kn (C$8) | C$24 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 620 kn (C$124) | C$72 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 264 kn (C$53) | C$58 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 620 kn (C$124) | C$115 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 757 kn (C$152) | C$138 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 153,067 kn (C$30,674) | C$22,896 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (C$1.96) | C$1.30 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 328 kn (C$66) | C$109 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kn (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 kn (C$15) | C$21 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kn (C$54) | C$95 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 kn (C$5.00) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 kn (C$4.77) | C$4.90 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (C$4.34) | C$5.54 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (C$1.90) | C$2.84 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (C$2.98) | C$2.67 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 kn (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 149 kn (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 kn (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 247 kn (C$50) | C$143 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 319 kn (C$64) | C$98 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46 kn (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (C$2.48) | C$5.02 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 kn (C$3.91) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,884 kn (C$778) | C$599 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 kn (C$0.15) | C$0.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 kn (C$54) | C$63 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 kn (C$5.47) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in Canada
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