Cost of living in Croatia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 ($4.98) | $2.93 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.21) | $1.07 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 ($4.82) | $2.28 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 ($2.41) | $1.07 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 ($5.39) | $3.81 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 ($1.42) | $2.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 ($1.16) | $1.23 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 ($1.45) | $1.66 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 ($2.25) | $1.97 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 ($1.17) | $1.11 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 ($978) | $688 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €695 ($727) | $391 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 ($146) | $56 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 ($618) | $514 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 ($465) | $292 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 ($89) | $39 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($26) | $25 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €808 ($845) | $396 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($88) | $148 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($12) | $7 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($90) | $62 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($36) | $43 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($92) | $111 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 ($110) | $88 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 73% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 ($28,846) | $20,870 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 ($1.72) | $1.04 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($50) | $23 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($7) | $5.96 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($10) | $10 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($50) | $37 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 ($4.20) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 ($3.66) | $4.19 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.40) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 ($2.13) | $1.98 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 ($2.61) | $1.89 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 ($51) | $20 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($31) | $48 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($54) | $47 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 ($1.98) | $3.43 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 ($2.80) | $1.93 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 ($862) | $837 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.20 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($45) | $49 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 ($4.88) | $4.69 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 32% more expensive than in Ecuador
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