Cost of living in Croatia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (88元) | 46元 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (57元) | 40元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (38元) | 15元 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 17元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (34元) | 18元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (17元) | 10元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 (40元) | 61元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (11元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (9元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (10元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (51元) | 115元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (17元) | 9元 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €973 (7,567元) | 13,414元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €703 (5,468元) | 7,729元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (1,012元) | 476元 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €594 (4,617元) | 7,125元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (3,505元) | 4,255元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (662元) | 271元 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (193元) | 110元 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €496 (3,856元) | 1,360元 | + 184% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (668元) | 571元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (91元) | 34元 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (88元) | 49元 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (675元) | 514元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (269元) | 255元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (701元) | 618元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (828元) | 837元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,558 (214,277元) | 159,882元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (13元) | 9元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (373元) | 197元 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (51元) | 39元 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (78元) | 26元 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (368元) | 346元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (31元) | 52元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (31元) | 41元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (25元) | 35元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (16元) | 12元 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (19元) | 14元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (65元) | 77元 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (380元) | 249元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (102元) | 110元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (233元) | 1,484元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (404元) | 397元 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (73元) | 74元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.89 (15元) | 30元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.68 (21元) | 15元 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €824 (6,407元) | 2,549元 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.93元) | 0.23元 | + 302% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (330元) | 428元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (36元) | 23元 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 14% more expensive than in China
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