Cost of living in United States compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 60% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (96 kn) | 65 kn | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (52 kn) | 36 kn | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (29 kn) | 27 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5.83 kn) | 7 kn | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (20 kn) | 18 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (27 kn) | 11 kn | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (42 kn) | 48 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (23 kn) | 10 kn | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (11 kn) | 6 kn | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.18 (21 kn) | 8 kn | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (97 kn) | 55 kn | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (13 kn) | 13 kn | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (14 kn) | 5.26 kn | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in United States is 132% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,194 (14,703 kn) | 5,906 kn | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,582 (10,602 kn) | 3,951 kn | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,198 kn) | 1,126 kn | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,582 (10,599 kn) | 3,435 kn | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,118 (7,492 kn) | 2,282 kn | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (791 kn) | 722 kn | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (321 kn) | 138 kn | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (2,036 kn) | 2,522 kn | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (793 kn) | 797 kn | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73 kn) | 46 kn | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (147 kn) | 44 kn | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (319 kn) | 526 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (291 kn) | 222 kn | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (577 kn) | 544 kn | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (744 kn) | 685 kn | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 22% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,793 (152,732 kn) | 152,266 kn | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (5.11 kn) | 10 kn | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (532 kn) | 329 kn | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 71% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (47 kn) | 42 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (127 kn) | 50 kn | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (737 kn) | 311 kn | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (43 kn) | 26 kn | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (23 kn) | 25 kn | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (33 kn) | 22 kn | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (23 kn) | 9 kn | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (12 kn) | 17 kn | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (142 kn) | 48 kn | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 53% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (301 kn) | 157 kn | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (165 kn) | 71 kn | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (1,394 kn) | 204 kn | + 583% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (501 kn) | 340 kn | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (79 kn) | 50 kn | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (32 kn) | 13 kn | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (39 kn) | 17 kn | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (2,726 kn) | 3,586 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (1.05 kn) | 1.05 kn | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (357 kn) | 261 kn | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (54 kn) | 30 kn | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 62% more expensive than in Croatia
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