Cost of living in Italy compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (103 kn) | 55 kn | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (61 kn) | 37 kn | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (33 kn) | 28 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (26 kn) | 17 kn | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (15 kn) | 11 kn | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49 kn) | 45 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (14 kn) | 10 kn | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (9 kn) | 9 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (50 kn) | 53 kn | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 (14 kn) | 13 kn | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (11 kn) | 5.29 kn | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 45% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,327 (10,065 kn) | 5,848 kn | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €926 (7,024 kn) | 3,944 kn | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (938 kn) | 1,212 kn | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €821 (6,231 kn) | 3,917 kn | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €623 (4,723 kn) | 2,547 kn | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (686 kn) | 839 kn | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (181 kn) | 129 kn | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (2,605 kn) | 2,096 kn | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (828 kn) | 645 kn | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.20 (39 kn) | 42 kn | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79 kn) | 45 kn | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (634 kn) | 523 kn | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (235 kn) | 224 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (660 kn) | 530 kn | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (881 kn) | 629 kn | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,068 (175,005 kn) | 152,780 kn | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (274 kn) | 341 kn | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (56 kn) | 42 kn | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (75 kn) | 49 kn | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (645 kn) | 283 kn | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (46 kn) | 27 kn | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.23 (25 kn) | 25 kn | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (21 kn) | 23 kn | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (18 kn) | 8 kn | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (15 kn) | 16 kn | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (126 kn) | 48 kn | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (279 kn) | 154 kn | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (129 kn) | 69 kn | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (668 kn) | 253 kn | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (469 kn) | 342 kn | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67 kn) | 50 kn | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (11 kn) | 13 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.03 (38 kn) | 18 kn | + 110% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (3,506 kn) | 4,375 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (1.12 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (449 kn) | 276 kn | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (41 kn) | 29 kn | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Croatia
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