- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 kn (£8) | £11 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 kn (£4.47) | £5.60 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (£3.49) | £3.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.80) | £0.87 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (£2.07) | £2.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (£1.30) | £1.95 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kn (£4.37) | £4.46 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (£1.02) | £1.97 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.88 kn (£0.59) | £0.85 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.92) | £1.81 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49 kn (£5.86) | £9 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 kn (£1.48) | £1.81 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 kn (£0.64) | £0.91 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,696 kn (£567) | £1,832 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,286 kn (£397) | £1,193 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,081 kn (£131) | £155 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,137 kn (£379) | £1,112 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,095 kn (£253) | £749 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 737 kn (£89) | £152 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 143 kn (£17) | £21 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,710 kn (£327) | £332 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665 kn (£80) | £82 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 kn (£6) | £6 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 kn (£5.14) | £11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 kn (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 268 kn (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621 kn (£75) | £69 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 702 kn (£85) | £72 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 147,765 kn (£17,846) | £18,325 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.15) | £1.22 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 334 kn (£40) | £96 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kn (£6) | £3.23 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 70 kn (£9) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 260 kn (£31) | £69 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25 kn (£3.08) | £3.30 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 kn (£3.02) | £1.55 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (£2.63) | £3.20 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£1.11) | £1.75 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (£1.82) | £1.50 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 kn (£7) | £13 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 161 kn (£19) | £30 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 kn (£8) | £21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 204 kn (£25) | £119 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315 kn (£38) | £55 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 kn (£5.42) | £9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (£1.46) | £2.94 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 kn (£2.33) | £4.35 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,943 kn (£476) | £405 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.96 kn (£0.12) | £0.15 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263 kn (£32) | £43 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 kn (£3.25) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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