Cost of living in Italy compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (98 kn) | 61 kn | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (59 kn) | 39 kn | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (33 kn) | 30 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (10 kn) | 7 kn | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (27 kn) | 17 kn | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (17 kn) | 14 kn | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (50 kn) | 55 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (15 kn) | 9 kn | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (9 kn) | 5.99 kn | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (10 kn) | 9 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53 kn) | 60 kn | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (14 kn) | 13 kn | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,134 (8,527 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (6,368 kn) | 4,332 kn | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (933 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (6,330 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (4,122 kn) | 3,225 kn | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (663 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (192 kn) | 126 kn | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (2,723 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (831 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (42 kn) | 58 kn | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (75 kn) | 53 kn | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (598 kn) | 721 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (257 kn) | 379 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (586 kn) | 680 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (822 kn) | 688 kn | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,421 (176,143 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (271 kn) | 350 kn | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (36 kn) | 53 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (63 kn) | 50 kn | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (538 kn) | 315 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (39 kn) | 25 kn | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (23 kn) | 30 kn | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (19 kn) | 32 kn | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (15 kn) | 10 kn | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (14 kn) | 16 kn | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (131 kn) | 96 kn | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (249 kn) | 156 kn | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (135 kn) | 70 kn | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (771 kn) | 391 kn | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (493 kn) | 288 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (70 kn) | 43 kn | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (37 kn) | 18 kn | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (3,458 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (1.17 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (375 kn) | 289 kn | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (42 kn) | 31 kn | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Croatia
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