- Cost of Living
- United States
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 50% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (84 kn) | 64 kn | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (45 kn) | 37 kn | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (28 kn) | 28 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (5.52 kn) | 7 kn | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (19 kn) | 17 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (25 kn) | 11 kn | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (38 kn) | 36 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (21 kn) | 8 kn | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (10 kn) | 4.64 kn | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (17 kn) | 7 kn | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (88 kn) | 48 kn | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (12 kn) | 12 kn | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (13 kn) | 5.15 kn | + 152% | |
| 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 | $2,046 (12,332 kn) | 4,667 kn | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (9,538 kn) | 3,276 kn | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (1,037 kn) | 1,133 kn | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (9,565 kn) | 3,058 kn | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (6,685 kn) | 2,098 kn | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (707 kn) | 741 kn | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (288 kn) | 143 kn | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (2,112 kn) | 2,859 kn | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (726 kn) | 675 kn | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (68 kn) | 49 kn | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (135 kn) | 43 kn | + 214% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (283 kn) | 575 kn | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (273 kn) | 261 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (513 kn) | 629 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (714 kn) | 667 kn | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 13% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (133,199 kn) | 151,876 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (4.24 kn) | 10 kn | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (518 kn) | 335 kn | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 67% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45 kn) | 53 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (110 kn) | 73 kn | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (659 kn) | 258 kn | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (39 kn) | 23 kn | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (21 kn) | 26 kn | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (30 kn) | 21 kn | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (20 kn) | 9 kn | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (11 kn) | 15 kn | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (124 kn) | 53 kn | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 73% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (265 kn) | 147 kn | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (149 kn) | 67 kn | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (1,010 kn) | 153 kn | + 562% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (473 kn) | 310 kn | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (69 kn) | 44 kn | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (29 kn) | 12 kn | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (34 kn) | 15 kn | + 127% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,587 kn) | 3,949 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (3.44 kn) | 0.99 kn | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (319 kn) | 263 kn | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (48 kn) | 27 kn | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 58% more expensive than in Croatia
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