- 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 (97 kn) | 64 kn | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (59 kn) | 37 kn | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (33 kn) | 29 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.89 (29 kn) | 17 kn | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (16 kn) | 11 kn | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47 kn) | 39 kn | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (15 kn) | 8 kn | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (10 kn) | 5.02 kn | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (56 kn) | 47 kn | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (14 kn) | 13 kn | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (9 kn) | 5.62 kn | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,301 (9,660 kn) | 4,706 kn | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (6,549 kn) | 3,471 kn | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (962 kn) | 1,025 kn | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €768 (5,700 kn) | 3,009 kn | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €527 (3,912 kn) | 2,148 kn | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (921 kn) | 709 kn | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (173 kn) | 133 kn | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (2,909 kn) | 2,626 kn | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (839 kn) | 649 kn | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (33 kn) | 56 kn | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (73 kn) | 40 kn | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 1% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (633 kn) | 620 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (242 kn) | 264 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (681 kn) | 620 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (832 kn) | 757 kn | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (146,129 kn) | 153,067 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (266 kn) | 328 kn | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (71 kn) | 52 kn | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (65 kn) | 73 kn | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (637 kn) | 270 kn | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (38 kn) | 25 kn | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (27 kn) | 24 kn | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (22 kn) | 22 kn | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (17 kn) | 9 kn | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (134 kn) | 55 kn | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (248 kn) | 149 kn | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (124 kn) | 69 kn | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (475 kn) | 247 kn | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (478 kn) | 319 kn | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (64 kn) | 46 kn | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (12 kn) | 12 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (37 kn) | 19 kn | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (3,398 kn) | 3,884 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.77 kn) | 0.76 kn | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (425 kn) | 270 kn | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (39 kn) | 27 kn | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 32% more expensive than in Croatia
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