Cost of living in Croatia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (86元) | 42元 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (56元) | 40元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (37元) | 15元 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (35元) | 18元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (18元) | 10元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (40元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (11元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49元) | 99元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (17元) | 9元 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €927 (7,126元) | 13,351元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €695 (5,340元) | 7,561元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (1,074元) | 489元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (4,541元) | 6,786元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (3,415元) | 4,378元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (655元) | 358元 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (188元) | 103元 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €808 (6,210元) | 1,370元 | + 353% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (650元) | 717元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (90元) | 35元 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (87元) | 46元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (658元) | 471元 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (261元) | 246元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (677元) | 609元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (808元) | 789元 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (211,880元) | 164,970元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (12元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (365元) | 248元 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (53元) | 37元 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (73元) | 25元 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (364元) | 407元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (31元) | 46元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (27元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (16元) | 11元 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (19元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (64元) | 77元 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (376元) | 214元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (101元) | 103元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (230元) | 1,346元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (399元) | 328元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (64元) | 70元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (15元) | 29元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (21元) | 17元 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (6,335元) | 3,025元 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.92元) | 0.27元 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (317元) | 367元 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (36元) | 24元 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,066 prices entered by 191 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 15% more expensive than in China
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