Cost of living in Croatia compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 ($5.25) | $2.90 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.25) | $1.07 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.58 ($6) | $2.43 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 ($2.51) | $1.14 | + 119% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 ($5.71) | $3.76 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 ($1.49) | $1.96 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 ($1.26) | $1.37 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 ($1.60) | $1.75 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 ($2.43) | $2.05 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 ($1.11) | $1.09 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 42% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 ($1,015) | $857 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €660 ($719) | $451 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 ($152) | $56 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 ($644) | $518 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 ($484) | $302 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 ($219) | $52 | + 325% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($27) | $24 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €808 ($880) | $365 | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($92) | $151 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $7 | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 32% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($93) | $59 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($37) | $38 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($96) | $110 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 ($115) | $107 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 86% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 86% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 ($30,034) | $19,815 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 ($1.62) | $0.90 | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 ($52) | $23 | + 129% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $5.73 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($10) | $13 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($52) | $42 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 ($4.37) | $5.51 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 ($3.81) | $3.76 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 ($3.54) | $7 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 ($2.22) | $2.45 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 ($2.71) | $2.07 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Croatia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 ($53) | $20 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($33) | $53 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($57) | $44 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 ($2.06) | $4.12 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 ($2.92) | $2.42 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 ($898) | $847 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.22 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($47) | $48 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 ($5.27) | $5.09 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador
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