Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 kn (C$17) | C$23 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 kn (C$9) | C$13 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 kn (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (C$1.54) | C$3.06 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 22 kn (C$4.24) | C$5.15 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (C$2.73) | C$4.85 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 kn (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (C$1.80) | C$4.58 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 kn (C$1.42) | C$3.03 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 kn (C$2.38) | C$3.46 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 kn (C$12) | C$18 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (C$2.94) | C$2.62 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 kn (C$1.45) | C$3.01 | - 52% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,736 kn (C$1,288) | C$2,798 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,351 kn (C$832) | C$2,236 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250 kn (C$239) | C$219 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,586 kn (C$877) | C$1,955 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,814 kn (C$729) | C$1,560 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,436 kn (C$275) | C$133 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 127 kn (C$24) | C$70 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,709 kn (C$900) | C$416 | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,212 kn (C$232) | C$195 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kn (C$14) | C$14 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 113 kn (C$22) | C$30 | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 598 kn (C$114) | C$81 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 241 kn (C$46) | C$52 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 756 kn (C$145) | C$122 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 759 kn (C$145) | C$148 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 297,103 kn (C$56,793) | C$29,369 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (C$2.52) | C$1.85 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 318 kn (C$61) | C$112 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kn (C$9) | C$12 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62 kn (C$12) | C$30 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 292 kn (C$56) | C$101 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 kn (C$6) | C$9 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kn (C$5.04) | C$6 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 kn (C$4.83) | C$5.78 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (C$2.71) | C$4.13 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (C$3.29) | C$3.03 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 kn (C$12) | C$30 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283 kn (C$54) | C$66 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn (C$18) | C$31 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 220 kn (C$42) | C$163 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 435 kn (C$83) | C$109 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68 kn (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (C$2.57) | C$5.04 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 kn (C$3.28) | C$8 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,347 kn (C$831) | C$811 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (C$0.19) | C$0.43 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 287 kn (C$55) | C$59 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (C$6) | C$17 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Canada
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