Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Croatia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 42 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 6 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (Dirham 4.39) | Dirham 3.66 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (Dirham 5.28) | Dirham 10 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 64 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 4.47 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Croatia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €973 (Dirham 3,807) | Dirham 9,899 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €703 (Dirham 2,751) | Dirham 7,073 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 885 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €594 (Dirham 2,323) | Dirham 5,950 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (Dirham 1,763) | Dirham 4,006 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 650 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 330 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €496 (Dirham 1,940) | Dirham 931 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 355 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 43 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 37 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Croatia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 194 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 185 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 342 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (Dirham 417) | Dirham 340 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 59% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Croatia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (Dirham 107,815) | Dirham 93,159 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.10 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 98 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Croatia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 13 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 30 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 272 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 42 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Croatia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 169 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 92 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 320 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 292 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 81 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (Dirham 3,224) | Dirham 1,948 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dirham 0.47) | Dirham 0.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 260 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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