- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 kn (£8) | £10 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 kn (£4.39) | £5.59 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (£3.39) | £3.65 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.78) | £0.86 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (£2.02) | £2.65 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (£1.28) | £1.94 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 36 kn (£4.28) | £4.54 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (£0.99) | £1.97 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.86 kn (£0.58) | £0.84 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.90) | £1.79 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 kn (£5.74) | £8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 kn (£1.45) | £1.80 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.13 kn (£0.61) | £0.90 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,621 kn (£550) | £1,788 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,234 kn (£385) | £1,176 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,082 kn (£129) | £158 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,045 kn (£362) | £1,074 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,077 kn (£247) | £740 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 758 kn (£90) | £148 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 143 kn (£17) | £21 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,831 kn (£337) | £333 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 680 kn (£81) | £82 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 kn (£6) | £7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 kn (£4.97) | £11 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 593 kn (£70) | £65 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 274 kn (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 625 kn (£74) | £69 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 671 kn (£80) | £74 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,134 kn (£18,095) | £18,400 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.13) | £1.21 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 336 kn (£40) | £100 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 54 kn (£6) | £3.26 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 kn (£9) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 258 kn (£31) | £69 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 22 kn (£2.66) | £3.32 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 kn (£2.95) | £1.59 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 kn (£2.53) | £3.25 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£1.10) | £1.76 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (£1.78) | £1.51 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 kn (£6) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156 kn (£19) | £31 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 kn (£8) | £21 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174 kn (£21) | £121 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308 kn (£37) | £55 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 kn (£5.30) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (£1.44) | £2.97 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 kn (£2.34) | £4.38 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,942 kn (£469) | £407 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.94 kn (£0.11) | £0.14 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 264 kn (£31) | £44 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 kn (£3.21) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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