Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 83 kn (£9) | £14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46 kn (£5.18) | £5.96 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (£3.27) | £3.40 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.80) | £0.90 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 kn (£2.08) | £2.80 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (£1.59) | £2.23 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 kn (£4.39) | £3.92 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (£0.96) | £2.13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.38 kn (£0.61) | £0.85 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (£1.01) | £1.82 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 kn (£7) | £9 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 kn (£1.53) | £1.91 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (£0.76) | £1.03 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,747 kn (£649) | £2,226 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,542 kn (£400) | £1,763 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,205 kn (£136) | £174 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,277 kn (£370) | £1,576 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,747 kn (£310) | £1,241 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 668 kn (£75) | £138 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 155 kn (£17) | £26 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,405 kn (£384) | £289 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (£67) | £98 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 kn (£6) | £6 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 kn (£6) | £13 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 421 kn (£48) | £67 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 229 kn (£26) | £33 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 550 kn (£62) | £75 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 549 kn (£62) | £85 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 153,555 kn (£17,336) | £22,731 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (£1.43) | £1.56 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 325 kn (£37) | £110 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 kn (£3.92) | £3.61 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 kn (£35) | £88 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kn (£4.40) | £2.50 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kn (£3.17) | £1.57 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 kn (£2.55) | £3.42 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (£1.49) | £1.88 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 kn (£1.80) | £1.27 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61 kn (£7) | £14 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (£21) | £36 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96 kn (£11) | £24 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258 kn (£29) | £143 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 409 kn (£46) | £60 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56 kn (£6) | £9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (£1.33) | £3.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (£1.83) | £5.24 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,347 kn (£491) | £533 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (£0.11) | £0.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244 kn (£28) | £39 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32 kn (£3.66) | £12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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