Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62 kn (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37 kn (£4.13) | £5.80 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 kn (£3.10) | £3.29 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.76) | £0.84 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 kn (£1.97) | £2.32 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (£1.17) | £1.93 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 kn (£5.57) | £3.80 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (£1.12) | £1.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 kn (£0.71) | £1.01 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.95) | £1.74 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52 kn (£5.85) | £8 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (£1.47) | £1.96 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.30 kn (£0.59) | £0.98 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,915 kn (£661) | £1,785 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,874 kn (£433) | £1,420 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,002 kn (£112) | £129 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,523 kn (£394) | £1,043 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,445 kn (£273) | £883 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 715 kn (£80) | £115 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 kn (£15) | £23 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,511 kn (£281) | £320 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 733 kn (£82) | £85 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 kn (£4.65) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 kn (£4.83) | £11 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 454 kn (£51) | £68 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 232 kn (£26) | £30 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 537 kn (£60) | £68 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 645 kn (£72) | £73 | - 1% | |
| 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 | 149,733 kn (£16,730) | £20,129 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.12) | £1.27 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 317 kn (£35) | £83 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 kn (£4.82) | £3.63 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 kn (£5.37) | £9 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 304 kn (£34) | £89 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27 kn (£3.01) | £3.05 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kn (£2.93) | £1.45 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 kn (£2.61) | £3.46 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£0.97) | £1.71 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn (£1.96) | £1.45 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 kn (£5.49) | £12 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 157 kn (£18) | £29 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 kn (£8) | £20 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 238 kn (£27) | £107 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 363 kn (£41) | £54 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 kn (£5.59) | £9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (£1.44) | £2.92 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 kn (£1.87) | £4.38 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,009 kn (£448) | £388 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.56 kn (£0.17) | £0.11 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263 kn (£29) | £33 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29 kn (£3.29) | £11 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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