- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (95 kn) | 65 kn | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (58 kn) | 37 kn | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (32 kn) | 29 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (29 kn) | 17 kn | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (16 kn) | 11 kn | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (46 kn) | 35 kn | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (15 kn) | 8 kn | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (10 kn) | 4.86 kn | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (54 kn) | 49 kn | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (15 kn) | 12 kn | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (9 kn) | 5.25 kn | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 63% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (9,450 kn) | 4,692 kn | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €872 (6,444 kn) | 3,263 kn | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (958 kn) | 1,097 kn | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (5,847 kn) | 3,085 kn | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 (4,064 kn) | 2,068 kn | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (942 kn) | 748 kn | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (168 kn) | 142 kn | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (2,882 kn) | 2,725 kn | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (834 kn) | 668 kn | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (35 kn) | 50 kn | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (72 kn) | 42 kn | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 4% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (625 kn) | 593 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (259 kn) | 264 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (670 kn) | 627 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (883 kn) | 706 kn | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (149,641 kn) | 149,368 kn | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (262 kn) | 335 kn | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (67 kn) | 56 kn | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (68 kn) | 81 kn | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (618 kn) | 261 kn | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 (37 kn) | 24 kn | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (25 kn) | 25 kn | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (23 kn) | 21 kn | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (16 kn) | 9 kn | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (15 kn) | 15 kn | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (137 kn) | 52 kn | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (236 kn) | 157 kn | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (124 kn) | 68 kn | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (497 kn) | 188 kn | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (464 kn) | 310 kn | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (64 kn) | 44 kn | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (12 kn) | 12 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (37 kn) | 20 kn | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (3,540 kn) | 3,942 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.80 kn) | 0.94 kn | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (439 kn) | 264 kn | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (39 kn) | 27 kn | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Croatia
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