Cost of living in Croatia compared to United States
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Croatia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($12) | $19 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.92 ($5.27) | $5.93 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 ($1.27) | $1.09 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 ($4.94) | $4.92 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 ($2.34) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.92 ($5.27) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 ($1.44) | $4.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 ($1.17) | $2.52 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 ($1.48) | $3.12 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 ($2.21) | $2.74 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 ($1.17) | $3.05 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Croatia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €958 ($1,025) | $2,985 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €701 ($751) | $2,210 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 ($148) | $219 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €573 ($613) | $1,960 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €443 ($475) | $1,472 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 ($91) | $149 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($26) | $63 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €565 ($605) | $295 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($81) | $136 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $31 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Croatia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 ($92) | $54 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($38) | $45 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($96) | $93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 ($116) | $121 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Croatia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 ($29,507) | $27,744 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 ($1.84) | $1.06 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($49) | $83 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Croatia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($11) | $21 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($51) | $139 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 ($4.30) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 ($3.96) | $4.85 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 ($4.13) | $6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 ($2.18) | $4.78 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 ($2.66) | $2.24 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 ($9) | $28 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Croatia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 ($47) | $55 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($14) | $28 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 ($32) | $200 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 ($52) | $89 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 ($2.01) | $5.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.65 ($2.84) | $6 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 ($882) | $554 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($46) | $59 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.64 ($4.97) | $10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 40% cheaper than in United States
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