Cost of living in Croatia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$18) | AU$23 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.76 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (AU$1.88) | AU$2.04 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (AU$3.81) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (AU$2.24) | AU$5.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (AU$1.83) | AU$3.75 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (AU$2.29) | AU$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$22 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (AU$3.56) | AU$3.78 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.08 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €934 (AU$1,544) | AU$3,729 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €695 (AU$1,148) | AU$2,631 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (AU$231) | AU$238 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €591 (AU$977) | AU$2,459 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €444 (AU$734) | AU$1,911 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (AU$141) | AU$170 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$40) | AU$78 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €808 (AU$1,336) | AU$684 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €84 (AU$140) | AU$291 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (AU$19) | AU$41 | - 54% | |
| 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$135 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (AU$56) | AU$90 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (AU$146) | AU$189 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (AU$174) | AU$224 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (AU$45,571) | AU$36,804 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (AU$2.71) | AU$1.99 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (AU$78) | AU$165 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (AU$78) | AU$89 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (AU$7) | AU$11 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (AU$5.78) | AU$5.55 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (AU$5.37) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (AU$3.37) | AU$4.39 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (AU$4.12) | AU$4.95 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (AU$14) | AU$35 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Croatia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (AU$81) | AU$66 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$22) | AU$45 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (AU$50) | AU$374 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (AU$86) | AU$133 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (AU$3.13) | AU$5.46 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (AU$4.43) | AU$11 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (AU$1,363) | AU$942 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.65 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (AU$71) | AU$78 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (AU$8) | AU$42 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 38% cheaper than in Australia
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