Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 17% 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) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (£4.13) | £4.26 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (£0.98) | £1.20 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.58 (£4.78) | £3.63 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (£1.97) | £2.28 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (£4.48) | £5.34 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (£1.17) | £2.13 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (£0.99) | £0.89 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (£1.26) | £1.97 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.53) | £10 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (£1.91) | £2.36 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (£0.88) | £1.04 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (£797) | £1,997 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €660 (£565) | £1,637 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (£120) | £229 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (£506) | £1,818 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (£380) | £1,060 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 (£172) | £190 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £26 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | €808 (£691) | £324 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (£72) | £83 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £16 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (£73) | £73 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£29) | £32 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£75) | £81 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (£90) | £83 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (£23,591) | £25,126 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (£1.27) | £1.44 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (£41) | £85 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£5.93) | £5.04 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (£40) | £74 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (£3.44) | £4.77 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (£2.99) | £1.97 | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (£2.78) | £3.78 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.74) | £2.39 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (£2.13) | £1.77 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (£9) | £14 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (£42) | £40 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (£11) | £19 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£26) | £124 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (£44) | £69 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (£1.62) | £3.71 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (£2.29) | £5.75 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (£705) | £537 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.28 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£37) | £35 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (£4.14) | £14 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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