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 | $15 (94 kn) | 54 kn | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (51 kn) | 38 kn | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (27 kn) | 30 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (5.52 kn) | 7 kn | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (18 kn) | 16 kn | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (26 kn) | 12 kn | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (40 kn) | 45 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (21 kn) | 10 kn | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (10 kn) | 5.96 kn | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (21 kn) | 9 kn | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (88 kn) | 55 kn | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (13 kn) | 6 kn | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in United States is 108% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (13,790 kn) | 4,275 kn | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,548 (9,658 kn) | 4,235 kn | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,109 kn) | 1,114 kn | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,530 (9,542 kn) | 4,107 kn | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,114 (6,948 kn) | 3,352 kn | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (693 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (313 kn) | 119 kn | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 (1,695 kn) | 2,879 kn | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (797 kn) | 1,062 kn | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (66 kn) | 49 kn | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (135 kn) | 47 kn | + 188% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 28% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (293 kn) | 562 kn | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (271 kn) | 382 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (546 kn) | 508 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (679 kn) | 615 kn | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,539 (146,830 kn) | 155,327 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (3.98 kn) | 10 kn | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (464 kn) | 341 kn | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 61% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45 kn) | 38 kn | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (103 kn) | 50 kn | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (702 kn) | 248 kn | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (41 kn) | 25 kn | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (22 kn) | 29 kn | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (31 kn) | 27 kn | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (23 kn) | 9 kn | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (11 kn) | 15 kn | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (134 kn) | 75 kn | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 68% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (285 kn) | 136 kn | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (157 kn) | 71 kn | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (1,282 kn) | 336 kn | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (494 kn) | 301 kn | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (77 kn) | 49 kn | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (31 kn) | 15 kn | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (36 kn) | 16 kn | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (2,618 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (3.19 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (309 kn) | 289 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (51 kn) | 30 kn | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 50% more expensive than in Croatia
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