Cost of living in Croatia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (152元) | 36元 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (69元) | 38元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (45元) | 13元 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (9元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (28元) | 16元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (17元) | 11元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 51元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (10元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (12元) | 6元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 87元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (16元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (7元) | 12元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,057 (8,109元) | 15,973元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (6,365元) | 7,686元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (1,165元) | 474元 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (5,097元) | 6,846元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €533 (4,092元) | 3,951元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €213 (1,631元) | 290元 | + 461% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (154元) | 102元 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (4,580元) | 1,461元 | + 214% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (732元) | 553元 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (131元) | 42元 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (89元) | 58元 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (375元) | 418元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (198元) | 296元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (594元) | 570元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (488元) | 705元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (189,373元) | 150,253元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (361元) | 242元 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (57元) | 52元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (69元) | 84元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 107元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (38元) | 67元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (22元) | 65元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (17元) | 31元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 11元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (95元) | 76元 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (301元) | 230元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (114元) | 111元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (230元) | 341元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (571元) | 255元 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (77元) | 80元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (21元) | 28元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (30元) | 16元 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (11,125元) | 3,924元 | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.92元) | 2.61元 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (500元) | 410元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (40元) | 25元 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Croatia is 16% more expensive than in China
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