- Cost of Living
- United States
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (90 kn) | 64 kn | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (49 kn) | 37 kn | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (30 kn) | 28 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (5.74 kn) | 7 kn | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (21 kn) | 17 kn | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (26 kn) | 12 kn | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (40 kn) | 38 kn | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (22 kn) | 8 kn | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (10 kn) | 5.11 kn | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (21 kn) | 8 kn | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (94 kn) | 47 kn | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (14 kn) | 5.66 kn | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in United States is 148% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,032 (13,077 kn) | 4,738 kn | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (10,030 kn) | 3,332 kn | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,138 kn) | 1,072 kn | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (10,101 kn) | 3,130 kn | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,115 (7,177 kn) | 2,132 kn | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (786 kn) | 719 kn | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (309 kn) | 134 kn | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (2,152 kn) | 2,652 kn | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (766 kn) | 660 kn | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (70 kn) | 54 kn | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (145 kn) | 42 kn | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (304 kn) | 616 kn | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (287 kn) | 263 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (547 kn) | 626 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (737 kn) | 753 kn | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 23% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,257 (143,217 kn) | 153,919 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (4.89 kn) | 10 kn | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (547 kn) | 330 kn | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 77% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46 kn) | 52 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (121 kn) | 80 kn | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (733 kn) | 264 kn | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (44 kn) | 24 kn | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (23 kn) | 24 kn | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (33 kn) | 22 kn | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (22 kn) | 9 kn | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (12 kn) | 15 kn | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (133 kn) | 55 kn | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 69% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (287 kn) | 151 kn | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (160 kn) | 69 kn | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (1,104 kn) | 227 kn | + 387% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (508 kn) | 318 kn | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (74 kn) | 45 kn | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (31 kn) | 12 kn | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (38 kn) | 20 kn | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,761 kn) | 3,938 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (2.08 kn) | 0.73 kn | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (341 kn) | 268 kn | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (51 kn) | 27 kn | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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HRK
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,931 prices entered by 14,162 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 66% more expensive than in Croatia
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