- 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 (92 kn) | 67 kn | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (50 kn) | 39 kn | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (30 kn) | 30 kn | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (5.83 kn) | 7 kn | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (21 kn) | 17 kn | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (26 kn) | 11 kn | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41 kn) | 42 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (22 kn) | 8 kn | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (10 kn) | 5.21 kn | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (22 kn) | 8 kn | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (97 kn) | 48 kn | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (12 kn) | 12 kn | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (14 kn) | 5.96 kn | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United States is 152% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,044 (13,360 kn) | 4,730 kn | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (10,341 kn) | 3,538 kn | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,158 kn) | 1,020 kn | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (10,373 kn) | 3,067 kn | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (7,382 kn) | 2,250 kn | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (789 kn) | 703 kn | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (313 kn) | 139 kn | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (2,181 kn) | 2,687 kn | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (778 kn) | 654 kn | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (71 kn) | 55 kn | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (148 kn) | 41 kn | + 257% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (309 kn) | 618 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (292 kn) | 259 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (557 kn) | 618 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (748 kn) | 774 kn | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 29% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,371 (146,227 kn) | 149,336 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (5.04 kn) | 10 kn | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (556 kn) | 316 kn | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 76% 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) | $18 (121 kn) | 67 kn | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (728 kn) | 257 kn | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (44 kn) | 26 kn | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (23 kn) | 24 kn | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (34 kn) | 22 kn | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (23 kn) | 10 kn | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (12 kn) | 14 kn | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (134 kn) | 58 kn | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 70% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (293 kn) | 160 kn | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (163 kn) | 68 kn | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (1,132 kn) | 264 kn | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (517 kn) | 345 kn | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (76 kn) | 47 kn | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (32 kn) | 13 kn | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (38 kn) | 15 kn | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (2,778 kn) | 3,812 kn | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (2.21 kn) | 0.79 kn | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (351 kn) | 280 kn | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (52 kn) | 27 kn | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 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 94,588 prices entered by 13,434 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 68% more expensive than in Croatia
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