Cost of living in Croatia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (HK$151) | HK$91 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$77) | HK$45 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (HK$50) | HK$52 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (HK$11) | HK$27 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (HK$31) | HK$33 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (HK$19) | HK$21 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$63) | HK$99 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (HK$13) | HK$34 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (HK$11) | HK$40 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$70) | HK$165 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (HK$18) | HK$17 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (HK$8) | HK$15 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,055 (HK$9,045) | HK$40,684 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (HK$7,127) | HK$27,569 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (HK$1,546) | HK$1,305 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (HK$5,693) | HK$24,866 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €544 (HK$4,666) | HK$15,717 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (HK$1,053) | HK$806 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (HK$160) | HK$174 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (HK$5,116) | HK$2,775 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (HK$818) | HK$685 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (HK$147) | HK$96 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (HK$99) | HK$111 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (HK$510) | HK$665 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (HK$221) | HK$340 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (HK$658) | HK$722 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (HK$545) | HK$992 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (HK$211,532) | HK$218,829 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (HK$13) | HK$25 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (HK$431) | HK$468 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (HK$64) | HK$36 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$77) | HK$102 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$489 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (HK$43) | HK$40 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (HK$25) | HK$29 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (HK$19) | HK$41 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (HK$9) | HK$14 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (HK$17) | HK$21 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (HK$106) | HK$298 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (HK$376) | HK$417 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (HK$129) | HK$196 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (HK$257) | HK$500 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (HK$638) | HK$713 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (HK$79) | HK$140 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (HK$23) | HK$42 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (HK$36) | HK$63 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (HK$12,427) | HK$3,000 | + 314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (HK$1.03) | HK$3.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (HK$456) | HK$633 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (HK$45) | HK$87 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 481 prices entered by 105 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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