Cost of living in Croatia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (HK$96) | HK$73 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$65) | HK$45 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (HK$41) | HK$43 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (HK$10) | HK$26 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.58 (HK$47) | HK$45 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (HK$20) | HK$35 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (HK$44) | HK$104 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (HK$12) | HK$37 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (HK$10) | HK$34 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (HK$55) | HK$154 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (HK$19) | HK$20 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (HK$9) | HK$21 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (HK$7,900) | HK$36,718 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €660 (HK$5,597) | HK$24,681 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (HK$1,185) | HK$1,770 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (HK$5,011) | HK$19,794 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (HK$3,768) | HK$14,116 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 (HK$1,705) | HK$1,412 | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (HK$207) | HK$179 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | €808 (HK$6,851) | HK$3,417 | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (HK$717) | HK$1,093 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (HK$99) | HK$97 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (HK$96) | HK$96 | - 0% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (HK$726) | HK$627 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (HK$288) | HK$332 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (HK$746) | HK$676 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (HK$891) | HK$986 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (HK$233,769) | HK$207,682 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (HK$402) | HK$496 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (HK$59) | HK$35 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (HK$81) | HK$102 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (HK$401) | HK$379 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (HK$34) | HK$66 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (HK$30) | HK$29 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (HK$28) | HK$32 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (HK$17) | HK$15 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (HK$21) | HK$21 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (HK$88) | HK$165 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (HK$415) | HK$378 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (HK$112) | HK$201 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (HK$254) | HK$446 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (HK$441) | HK$559 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (HK$70) | HK$123 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (HK$16) | HK$45 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (HK$23) | HK$54 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (HK$6,990) | HK$3,000 | + 133% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (HK$1.02) | HK$3.33 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (HK$366) | HK$700 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (HK$41) | HK$72 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 621 prices entered by 110 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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