Cost of living in Croatia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (¥1,652) | ¥1,028 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,068) | ¥723 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.92 (¥743) | ¥519 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (¥180) | ¥197 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 (¥697) | ¥316 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (¥330) | ¥629 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 (¥743) | ¥962 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (¥203) | ¥902 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (¥165) | ¥574 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (¥209) | ¥285 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,013) | ¥1,208 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (¥311) | ¥184 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (¥164) | ¥206 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €958 (¥144,558) | ¥326,267 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €701 (¥105,802) | ¥171,772 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (¥20,930) | ¥28,488 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 (¥86,470) | ¥157,603 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €443 (¥66,935) | ¥82,713 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (¥12,848) | ¥24,082 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥3,669) | ¥4,699 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €565 (¥85,247) | ¥47,482 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (¥11,436) | ¥32,093 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,544) | ¥1,313 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (¥1,715) | ¥1,878 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (¥12,956) | ¥6,136 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥5,340) | ¥5,199 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥13,541) | ¥8,989 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (¥16,352) | ¥13,588 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (¥4,159,605) | ¥2,700,660 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (¥259) | ¥165 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (¥6,957) | ¥10,143 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥1,096) | ¥2,497 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (¥1,515) | ¥1,967 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (¥7,138) | ¥5,380 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (¥606) | ¥650 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (¥558) | ¥938 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 (¥582) | ¥702 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (¥308) | ¥218 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (¥374) | ¥216 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (¥1,241) | ¥3,927 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (¥6,598) | ¥4,141 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (¥1,985) | ¥3,600 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,465) | ¥4,000 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (¥7,350) | ¥5,993 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,252) | ¥984 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (¥283) | ¥472 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 (¥400) | ¥575 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (¥124,369) | ¥101,122 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (¥6,515) | ¥9,280 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.64 (¥701) | ¥592 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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