Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£16) | £15 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (£4.88) | £3.98 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (£1.03) | £1.11 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.65 (£3.04) | £3.74 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (£1.89) | £2.43 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £4.86 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (£1.28) | £2.18 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (£1.07) | £0.92 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (£1.31) | £2.13 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £10 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (£1.95) | £2.23 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (£0.74) | £1.08 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,057 (£881) | £2,775 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (£691) | £2,113 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£129) | £181 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (£554) | £1,877 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €533 (£445) | £1,256 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €213 (£177) | £141 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (£17) | £27 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | €597 (£498) | £276 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£80) | £85 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (£14) | £7 | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £14 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (£41) | £72 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (£21) | £35 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (£65) | £82 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (£53) | £85 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (£20,574) | £28,239 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (£1.22) | £1.43 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (£39) | £112 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £3.37 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.17) | £3.98 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (£2.43) | £1.90 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (£1.87) | £4.03 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (£0.83) | £2.16 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (£1.67) | £1.84 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£33) | £39 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£12) | £23 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£25) | £114 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (£62) | £66 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £12 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (£2.27) | £3.73 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (£3.29) | £5.88 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (£1,209) | £429 | + 182% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.11 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (£54) | £40 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (£4.38) | £15 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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