Cost of living in Croatia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Croatia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,846) | ₨414 | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨890) | ₨353 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.49 (₨534) | ₨177 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (₨123) | ₨63 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.59 (₨349) | ₨103 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (₨240) | ₨45 | + 434% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (₨1,119) | ₨254 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (₨229) | ₨196 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨195) | ₨40 | + 386% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.83 (₨178) | ₨171 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨770) | ₨908 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.55 (₨248) | ₨95 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (₨102) | ₨43 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Croatia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,207 (₨117,446) | ₨46,983 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €907 (₨88,210) | ₨29,753 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (₨13,659) | ₨5,571 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €695 (₨67,613) | ₨30,891 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €531 (₨51,640) | ₨18,623 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (₨7,511) | ₨4,707 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (₨1,700) | ₨772 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €305 (₨29,686) | ₨26,656 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨9,289) | ₨12,082 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €23 (₨2,231) | ₨555 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (₨2,173) | ₨704 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Croatia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (₨4,758) | ₨2,484 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨3,078) | ₨2,578 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (₨7,539) | ₨4,084 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (₨6,193) | ₨2,961 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Croatia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,025 (₨2,726,763) | ₨1,800,510 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨147) | ₨104 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (₨4,657) | ₨1,476 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Croatia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨724) | ₨94 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨879) | ₨262 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (₨4,865) | ₨1,182 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨486) | ₨391 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (₨283) | ₨229 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (₨218) | ₨269 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (₨97) | ₨195 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨195) | ₨99 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,214) | ₨303 | + 300% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Croatia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (₨4,460) | ₨1,334 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (₨1,469) | ₨620 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (₨3,225) | ₨1,539 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (₨7,625) | ₨2,260 | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,146) | ₨709 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (₨235) | ₨234 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (₨382) | ₨199 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €938 (₨91,280) | ₨42,549 | + 115% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨10) | ₨5.62 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €78 (₨7,608) | ₨1,807 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (₨484) | ₨277 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 125% more expensive than in India
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