Cost of living in Croatia compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
Croatia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (89元) | 37元 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (59元) | 39元 | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (38元) | 13元 | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.58 (44元) | 15元 | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (18元) | 10元 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (41元) | 55元 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (11元) | 6元 | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (50元) | 87元 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (17元) | 8元 | + 109% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (8元) | 11元 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
Croatia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (7,271元) | 13,566元 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €660 (5,152元) | 7,567元 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (1,091元) | 499元 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (4,612元) | 6,485元 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (3,468元) | 4,297元 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 (1,569元) | 321元 | + 388% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (191元) | 94元 | + 103% | |
40” flat screen tv | €808 (6,307元) | 1,393元 | + 353% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (660元) | 485元 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (91元) | 40元 | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (88元) | 46元 | + 92% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
Croatia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (668元) | 452元 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (266元) | 258元 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (687元) | 612元 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (821元) | 779元 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
Croatia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (215,176元) | 166,194元 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (12元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (370元) | 252元 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is about the same as in China | ||||
Croatia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (54元) | 43元 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (75元) | 40元 | + 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (369元) | 212元 | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (31元) | 46元 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (27元) | 49元 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 41元 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (16元) | 12元 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (81元) | 94元 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
Croatia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (382元) | 251元 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (103元) | 107元 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (234元) | 895元 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (406元) | 293元 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (65元) | 77元 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (15元) | 29元 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (21元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (6,434元) | 3,577元 | + 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.94元) | 0.40元 | + 132% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (337元) | 356元 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (38元) | 25元 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 22% more expensive than in China
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