Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54 kn (£6) | £10 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 kn (£4.40) | £5.86 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kn (£3.49) | £3.31 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.77) | £0.83 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 kn (£1.88) | £2.48 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 kn (£1.44) | £1.94 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kn (£5.24) | £4.32 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (£1.12) | £1.94 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.96 kn (£0.69) | £0.79 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (£1.01) | £1.68 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 kn (£6) | £8 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (£1.51) | £1.96 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (£0.69) | £0.90 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,275 kn (£493) | £1,807 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,235 kn (£488) | £1,101 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,114 kn (£128) | £145 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,107 kn (£473) | £1,121 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,352 kn (£386) | £1,034 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,083 kn (£125) | £100 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 119 kn (£14) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,879 kn (£332) | £318 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,062 kn (£122) | £76 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 kn (£5.59) | £6 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 47 kn (£5.40) | £12 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 562 kn (£65) | £69 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 382 kn (£44) | £33 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 508 kn (£58) | £77 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 615 kn (£71) | £75 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,327 kn (£17,898) | £20,042 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.13) | £1.14 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341 kn (£39) | £88 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 kn (£4.33) | £3.27 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 kn (£5.81) | £9 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 248 kn (£29) | £82 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (£2.83) | £3.51 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 kn (£3.28) | £1.58 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 kn (£3.08) | £3.20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (£1.07) | £1.88 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (£1.75) | £1.43 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75 kn (£9) | £13 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 kn (£16) | £30 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71 kn (£8) | £19 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 336 kn (£39) | £135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301 kn (£35) | £57 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 kn (£5.62) | £9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 kn (£1.69) | £3.29 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (£1.87) | £4.60 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,054 kn (£467) | £428 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17 kn (£0.14) | £0.30 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289 kn (£33) | £34 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30 kn (£3.43) | £12 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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