- Cost of Living
- United States
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 57% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (88 kn) | 65 kn | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (47 kn) | 37 kn | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (29 kn) | 29 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (5.74 kn) | 7 kn | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (20 kn) | 17 kn | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (25 kn) | 11 kn | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (40 kn) | 37 kn | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (21 kn) | 8 kn | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (10 kn) | 4.89 kn | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (19 kn) | 8 kn | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (93 kn) | 48 kn | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (12 kn) | 12 kn | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (13 kn) | 5.21 kn | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in United States is 142% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,025 (12,808 kn) | 4,638 kn | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (9,853 kn) | 3,239 kn | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (1,102 kn) | 1,134 kn | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (9,930 kn) | 3,062 kn | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (6,998 kn) | 2,086 kn | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (763 kn) | 745 kn | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (303 kn) | 143 kn | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (2,186 kn) | 2,752 kn | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (770 kn) | 685 kn | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (70 kn) | 50 kn | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (143 kn) | 43 kn | + 232% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (298 kn) | 596 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (282 kn) | 268 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (541 kn) | 629 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (748 kn) | 699 kn | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 20% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,033 (139,330 kn) | 149,951 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (4.57 kn) | 10 kn | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (547 kn) | 336 kn | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 72% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46 kn) | 55 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (114 kn) | 73 kn | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (700 kn) | 258 kn | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (42 kn) | 22 kn | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (22 kn) | 25 kn | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (32 kn) | 21 kn | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (21 kn) | 9 kn | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (12 kn) | 15 kn | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (129 kn) | 53 kn | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 61% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (280 kn) | 157 kn | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (157 kn) | 68 kn | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (1,057 kn) | 182 kn | + 480% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (497 kn) | 310 kn | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (72 kn) | 44 kn | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (30 kn) | 12 kn | + 152% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (36 kn) | 20 kn | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,715 kn) | 3,942 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.79 kn) | 0.94 kn | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (333 kn) | 264 kn | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (51 kn) | 27 kn | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 62% more expensive than in Croatia
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