- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (95 kn) | 67 kn | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (60 kn) | 38 kn | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.43 (33 kn) | 29 kn | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.63 (27 kn) | 17 kn | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (15 kn) | 11 kn | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52 kn) | 42 kn | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (14 kn) | 8 kn | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (9 kn) | 5.20 kn | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55 kn) | 47 kn | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (14 kn) | 12 kn | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (8 kn) | 5.69 kn | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 64% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,321 (9,805 kn) | 4,531 kn | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €908 (6,745 kn) | 3,528 kn | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (997 kn) | 986 kn | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (5,961 kn) | 3,204 kn | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €544 (4,037 kn) | 2,323 kn | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (781 kn) | 703 kn | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (178 kn) | 137 kn | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €370 (2,749 kn) | 2,792 kn | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (818 kn) | 709 kn | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.44 (33 kn) | 54 kn | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (74 kn) | 41 kn | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 2% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (605 kn) | 645 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (246 kn) | 247 kn | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (713 kn) | 626 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (902 kn) | 758 kn | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,086 (163,992 kn) | 146,578 kn | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (261 kn) | 332 kn | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (62 kn) | 54 kn | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (63 kn) | 67 kn | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (623 kn) | 257 kn | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.08 (38 kn) | 28 kn | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (26 kn) | 24 kn | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (25 kn) | 23 kn | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (16 kn) | 9 kn | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (133 kn) | 56 kn | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (260 kn) | 168 kn | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (127 kn) | 70 kn | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (535 kn) | 262 kn | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (499 kn) | 341 kn | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (65 kn) | 47 kn | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (39 kn) | 15 kn | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (3,374 kn) | 3,756 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.48 kn) | 0.79 kn | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (481 kn) | 282 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (40 kn) | 28 kn | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Croatia
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