Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (£10) | £13 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (£4.30) | £3.44 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (£1.00) | £1.11 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (£3.82) | £3.47 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (£1.94) | £1.92 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (£4.42) | £4.23 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (£1.18) | £2.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (£0.98) | £0.94 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (£1.17) | £1.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.65) | £8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (£1.85) | £2.25 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (£0.86) | £1.11 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €973 (£846) | £2,055 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €703 (£611) | £1,348 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (£113) | £218 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €594 (£516) | £1,168 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (£392) | £817 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (£74) | £133 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (£22) | £26 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €496 (£431) | £306 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (£75) | £93 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £6 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (£76) | £63 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (£78) | £68 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (£93) | £70 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (£23,963) | £25,223 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (£1.46) | £1.52 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (£42) | £91 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.69) | £4.12 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (£41) | £112 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (£3.49) | £3.78 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (£3.48) | £1.71 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (£2.83) | £3.49 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.77) | £2.13 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (£2.16) | £1.81 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (£7) | £14 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (£43) | £37 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £19 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£26) | £153 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£45) | £58 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (£1.64) | £3.28 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (£2.33) | £4.90 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (£716) | £412 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.10 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (£37) | £34 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (£4.05) | £13 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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