- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (96 kn) | 60 kn | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (59 kn) | 37 kn | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (33 kn) | 28 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.92 (29 kn) | 17 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (16 kn) | 11 kn | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47 kn) | 38 kn | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (15 kn) | 8 kn | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (10 kn) | 5.10 kn | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.40 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55 kn) | 48 kn | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (15 kn) | 12 kn | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (9 kn) | 5.46 kn | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,274 (9,482 kn) | 4,813 kn | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 (6,484 kn) | 3,281 kn | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (967 kn) | 1,131 kn | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €787 (5,852 kn) | 3,069 kn | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (4,027 kn) | 2,129 kn | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (951 kn) | 731 kn | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (170 kn) | 135 kn | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (2,903 kn) | 2,581 kn | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (819 kn) | 683 kn | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (34 kn) | 57 kn | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (72 kn) | 42 kn | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 2% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (639 kn) | 613 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (252 kn) | 266 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (676 kn) | 617 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (859 kn) | 726 kn | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,179 (150,133 kn) | 155,722 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (265 kn) | 332 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) | €9 (69 kn) | 54 kn | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (73 kn) | 80 kn | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (605 kn) | 268 kn | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.29 (39 kn) | 24 kn | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (27 kn) | 23 kn | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.05 (23 kn) | 22 kn | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 (17 kn) | 10 kn | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (135 kn) | 55 kn | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 55% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (246 kn) | 158 kn | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (124 kn) | 69 kn | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (498 kn) | 225 kn | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (477 kn) | 320 kn | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (64 kn) | 43 kn | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (12 kn) | 12 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (37 kn) | 20 kn | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 (3,423 kn) | 3,938 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.82 kn) | 0.67 kn | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (434 kn) | 268 kn | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (39 kn) | 27 kn | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Croatia
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