- 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 | 64 kn (£8) | £11 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 37 kn (£4.45) | £5.60 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kn (£3.35) | £3.65 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.79) | £0.87 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (£2.02) | £2.68 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 kn (£1.38) | £1.93 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 kn (£4.52) | £4.48 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (£0.99) | £1.98 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.11 kn (£0.61) | £0.85 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.92) | £1.77 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47 kn (£5.64) | £9 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 13 kn (£1.49) | £1.82 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.66 kn (£0.67) | £0.92 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,738 kn (£564) | £1,877 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,332 kn (£397) | £1,197 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,072 kn (£128) | £157 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,130 kn (£373) | £1,132 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,132 kn (£254) | £787 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 719 kn (£86) | £149 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 134 kn (£16) | £21 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,652 kn (£316) | £332 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 660 kn (£79) | £84 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 kn (£6) | £6 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42 kn (£5.05) | £11 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 616 kn (£73) | £63 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 263 kn (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 626 kn (£74) | £70 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 753 kn (£90) | £71 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 153,919 kn (£18,321) | £18,294 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.16) | £1.24 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 330 kn (£39) | £94 | - 58% | |
| 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) | 52 kn (£6) | £3.29 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kn (£9) | £8 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 264 kn (£31) | £73 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 24 kn (£2.85) | £3.41 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 kn (£2.82) | £1.51 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (£2.61) | £3.20 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£1.13) | £1.76 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (£1.75) | £1.53 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 kn (£6) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151 kn (£18) | £31 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69 kn (£8) | £21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 227 kn (£27) | £114 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 318 kn (£38) | £55 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45 kn (£5.33) | £9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (£1.43) | £2.95 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 kn (£2.41) | £4.33 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,938 kn (£469) | £404 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73 kn (£0.09) | £0.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 268 kn (£32) | £43 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 kn (£3.23) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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