Cost of living in Croatia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 kn (57元) | 51元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 kn (40元) | 36元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kn (31元) | 15元 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 kn (17元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 kn (13元) | 8元 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kn (47元) | 56元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (10元) | 12元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.96 kn (6元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (9元) | 6元 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 kn (57元) | 98元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (14元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (6元) | 10元 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,183 kn (4,344元) | 7,373元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,235 kn (4,399元) | 4,244元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,114 kn (1,157元) | 433元 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,107 kn (4,266元) | 6,403元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,352 kn (3,481元) | 3,420元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,083 kn (1,125元) | 292元 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119 kn (124元) | 78元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,879 kn (2,991元) | 1,999元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kn (1,103元) | 630元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 kn (50元) | 46元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 kn (49元) | 47元 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 562 kn (584元) | 388元 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 382 kn (397元) | 221元 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 508 kn (527元) | 555元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 615 kn (639元) | 505元 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,327 kn (161,336元) | 154,180元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (10元) | 6元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341 kn (354元) | 173元 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 kn (39元) | 29元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kn (52元) | 37元 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 248 kn (257元) | 438元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (26元) | 31元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kn (30元) | 38元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kn (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (10元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (16元) | 10元 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75 kn (78元) | 82元 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 kn (141元) | 195元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 kn (74元) | 89元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 336 kn (349元) | 996元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 kn (312元) | 410元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 kn (51元) | 69元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 kn (15元) | 34元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (17元) | 31元 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,054 kn (4,211元) | 3,170元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17 kn (1.22元) | 0.55元 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289 kn (300元) | 368元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 kn (31元) | 22元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.039
CNY
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,308 prices entered by 247 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 13% more expensive than in China
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