Cost of living in Croatia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (¥3,114) | ¥1,027 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,525) | ¥808 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (¥821) | ¥613 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (¥206) | ¥220 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 (¥541) | ¥323 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (¥401) | ¥613 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (¥1,872) | ¥1,107 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (¥448) | ¥766 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥468 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (¥287) | ¥304 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,220) | ¥1,290 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (¥406) | ¥218 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (¥151) | ¥191 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,065 (¥173,395) | ¥365,082 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €831 (¥135,276) | ¥197,136 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (¥21,584) | ¥19,132 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €642 (¥104,557) | ¥174,888 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €528 (¥86,006) | ¥112,259 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (¥17,626) | ¥12,528 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (¥2,845) | ¥4,254 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €305 (¥49,671) | ¥74,559 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (¥15,542) | ¥25,414 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €26 (¥4,189) | ¥1,338 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥2,125) | ¥3,163 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (¥7,961) | ¥8,708 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (¥4,194) | ¥5,103 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (¥12,614) | ¥9,892 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (¥10,361) | ¥12,189 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,025 (¥4,562,462) | ¥3,079,890 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (¥246) | ¥170 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (¥7,792) | ¥9,221 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥1,212) | ¥2,133 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,471) | ¥2,551 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (¥8,140) | ¥6,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥814) | ¥1,337 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (¥474) | ¥930 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (¥365) | ¥622 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (¥163) | ¥224 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥326) | ¥188 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥2,031) | ¥4,604 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Croatia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (¥7,227) | ¥4,908 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (¥2,409) | ¥3,873 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (¥4,884) | ¥7,212 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (¥13,239) | ¥8,269 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (¥1,913) | ¥1,244 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (¥388) | ¥547 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 (¥645) | ¥674 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €938 (¥152,732) | ¥51,659 | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (¥10,607) | ¥9,530 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.14 (¥837) | ¥600 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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