- Cost of Living
- Croatia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 kn (£8) | £11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 39 kn (£4.69) | £5.65 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 kn (£3.61) | £3.63 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (£0.81) | £0.86 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 kn (£2.08) | £2.66 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 kn (£1.34) | £1.89 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 kn (£5.11) | £4.63 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 kn (£1.02) | £1.99 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.21 kn (£0.63) | £0.84 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (£0.97) | £1.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48 kn (£5.85) | £9 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12 kn (£1.52) | £1.82 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.96 kn (£0.72) | £0.91 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,770 kn (£580) | £1,862 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,605 kn (£438) | £1,189 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,020 kn (£124) | £156 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,067 kn (£373) | £1,184 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,250 kn (£273) | £812 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 703 kn (£85) | £136 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 139 kn (£17) | £22 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,687 kn (£327) | £337 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 654 kn (£80) | £86 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 55 kn (£7) | £6 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 kn (£5.02) | £11 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 618 kn (£75) | £65 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 259 kn (£31) | £33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 621 kn (£75) | £71 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 774 kn (£94) | £73 | + 29% | |
| 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 | 149,336 kn (£18,149) | £18,476 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (£1.20) | £1.26 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 321 kn (£39) | £96 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 kn (£6) | £3.36 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 kn (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 257 kn (£31) | £75 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26 kn (£3.11) | £3.57 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24 kn (£2.89) | £1.53 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kn (£2.61) | £3.21 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 kn (£1.18) | £1.81 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 kn (£1.73) | £1.56 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58 kn (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 kn (£19) | £31 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 kn (£8) | £21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 kn (£32) | £110 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 345 kn (£42) | £55 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47 kn (£5.66) | £9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (£1.54) | £2.96 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 kn (£1.86) | £4.40 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,812 kn (£463) | £400 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 kn (£0.10) | £0.15 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 283 kn (£34) | £44 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 kn (£3.35) | £10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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