- Cost of Living
- United States
- Croatia
- Comparison
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 (91 kn) | 66 kn | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (49 kn) | 37 kn | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (30 kn) | 29 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (5.84 kn) | 7 kn | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (21 kn) | 17 kn | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (26 kn) | 11 kn | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41 kn) | 36 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (22 kn) | 8 kn | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (11 kn) | 4.88 kn | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (20 kn) | 8 kn | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (96 kn) | 49 kn | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (13 kn) | 12 kn | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (14 kn) | 5.30 kn | + 162% | |
| 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 | $2,029 (13,197 kn) | 4,696 kn | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (10,215 kn) | 3,286 kn | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,153 kn) | 1,081 kn | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,580 (10,281 kn) | 3,137 kn | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,117 (7,269 kn) | 2,095 kn | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (804 kn) | 737 kn | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (314 kn) | 143 kn | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (2,195 kn) | 2,710 kn | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (779 kn) | 665 kn | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (72 kn) | 51 kn | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (148 kn) | 43 kn | + 247% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (310 kn) | 600 kn | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (290 kn) | 268 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (555 kn) | 621 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (752 kn) | 702 kn | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 25% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,025 (143,293 kn) | 147,765 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (4.84 kn) | 10 kn | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (554 kn) | 334 kn | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 78% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (46 kn) | 53 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (120 kn) | 70 kn | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (727 kn) | 260 kn | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (44 kn) | 25 kn | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (23 kn) | 25 kn | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (33 kn) | 22 kn | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (22 kn) | 9 kn | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (12 kn) | 15 kn | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (135 kn) | 55 kn | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 68% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (288 kn) | 161 kn | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (162 kn) | 67 kn | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (1,083 kn) | 204 kn | + 431% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (516 kn) | 315 kn | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (75 kn) | 45 kn | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (32 kn) | 12 kn | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (38 kn) | 19 kn | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,793 kn) | 3,943 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (2.09 kn) | 0.96 kn | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (347 kn) | 263 kn | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (51 kn) | 27 kn | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 68% more expensive than in Croatia
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