Cost of living in Croatia compared to Australia
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$19) | AU$23 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (AU$1.91) | AU$2.04 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.58 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (AU$3.83) | AU$6 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (AU$2.28) | AU$5.14 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.16 (AU$1.93) | AU$3.62 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (AU$2.45) | AU$7 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (AU$3.71) | AU$3.70 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (AU$1.70) | AU$3.35 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Croatia is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €931 (AU$1,551) | AU$4,709 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €660 (AU$1,099) | AU$3,109 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (AU$233) | AU$214 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (AU$983) | AU$2,788 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (AU$739) | AU$2,151 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €201 (AU$335) | AU$174 | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$41) | AU$76 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €808 (AU$1,345) | AU$793 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$141) | AU$288 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$19) | AU$48 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (AU$142) | AU$129 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$57) | AU$95 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$147) | AU$179 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (AU$175) | AU$209 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Croatia is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (AU$45,884) | AU$38,866 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (AU$2.47) | AU$1.99 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (AU$79) | AU$185 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Croatia is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (AU$79) | AU$81 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (AU$5.82) | AU$5.56 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (AU$5.41) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (AU$3.39) | AU$4.36 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (AU$4.15) | AU$5.30 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Croatia is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (AU$81) | AU$68 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$22) | AU$46 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (AU$50) | AU$262 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (AU$86) | AU$127 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (AU$3.15) | AU$5.10 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (AU$4.46) | AU$11 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (AU$1,372) | AU$1,070 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.95 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (AU$72) | AU$92 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.84 (AU$8) | AU$43 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,050 prices entered by 401 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 41% cheaper than in Australia
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