Cost of living in Italy compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Italy | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (128 kn) | 93 kn | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (66 kn) | 52 kn | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (36 kn) | 40 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (29 kn) | 23 kn | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (19 kn) | 15 kn | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52 kn) | 72 kn | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (19 kn) | 10 kn | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (12 kn) | 8 kn | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55 kn) | 65 kn | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (14 kn) | 15 kn | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Italy | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,260 (9,517 kn) | 7,391 kn | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (6,337 kn) | 4,051 kn | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (1,428 kn) | 1,296 kn | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (6,354 kn) | 4,793 kn | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (4,459 kn) | 3,853 kn | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (1,031 kn) | 1,515 kn | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (191 kn) | 134 kn | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (2,440 kn) | 5,383 kn | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (1,003 kn) | 1,126 kn | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (47 kn) | 98 kn | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (78 kn) | 88 kn | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Italy | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (534 kn) | 603 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (244 kn) | 246 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (633 kn) | 665 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (868 kn) | 596 kn | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Italy | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,189 (190,181 kn) | 297,103 kn | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (14 kn) | 13 kn | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (268 kn) | 318 kn | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Italy | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (67 kn) | 45 kn | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (95 kn) | 63 kn | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (539 kn) | 364 kn | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (41 kn) | 35 kn | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (23 kn) | 25 kn | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (22 kn) | 29 kn | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (14 kn) | 12 kn | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (12 kn) | 17 kn | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (129 kn) | 75 kn | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Italy | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (298 kn) | 358 kn | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (130 kn) | 89 kn | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (495 kn) | 235 kn | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (514 kn) | 413 kn | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (66 kn) | 73 kn | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 (13 kn) | 13 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (38 kn) | 18 kn | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (3,675 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.50 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (375 kn) | 320 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (42 kn) | 33 kn | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,244 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 4% more expensive than in Croatia
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