Cost of living in Croatia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Croatia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 kn (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 243 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 kn (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 140 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 64 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 kn (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 37 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 kn (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 78 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 47 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.38 kn (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 27 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 kn (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 263 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 kn (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 33 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Croatia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,747 kn (Mex$ 15,925) | Mex$ 18,980 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,542 kn (Mex$ 9,814) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,205 kn (Mex$ 3,340) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,277 kn (Mex$ 9,080) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,747 kn (Mex$ 7,613) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 668 kn (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 850 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 155 kn (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 404 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,405 kn (Mex$ 9,436) | Mex$ 7,503 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (Mex$ 1,647) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 kn (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 115 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 kn (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 109 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Croatia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 421 kn (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 917 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 229 kn (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 652 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 550 kn (Mex$ 1,524) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 549 kn (Mex$ 1,521) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Croatia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 153,555 kn (Mex$ 425,515) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 325 kn (Mex$ 900) | Mex$ 518 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Croatia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 kn (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 84 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 199 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kn (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 580 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kn (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 76 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kn (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 55 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 kn (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 58 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 kn (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 32 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 kn (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 231 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Croatia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 318 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 kn (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 156 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 kn (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 742 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 kn (Mex$ 1,134) | Mex$ 741 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56 kn (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 149 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 82 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 42 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,347 kn (Mex$ 12,046) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (Mex$ 2.77) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244 kn (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 909 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 kn (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 67 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,834 prices entered by 1,114 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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