Cost of living in Croatia compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 65% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Croatia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$77,699) | COL$34,192 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$39,731) | COL$27,866 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.57 (COL$26,146) | COL$11,022 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (COL$5,601) | COL$4,802 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (COL$13,524) | COL$10,082 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (COL$10,805) | COL$4,326 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$34,553) | COL$13,517 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (COL$7,232) | COL$9,832 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (COL$6,018) | COL$4,168 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (COL$7,048) | COL$4,070 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (COL$36,306) | COL$48,378 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (COL$10,531) | COL$6,801 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (COL$4,102) | COL$3,523 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 62% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Croatia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €992 (COL$4,662,806) | COL$3,570,060 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €732 (COL$3,440,015) | COL$2,034,760 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (COL$847,298) | COL$356,898 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €638 (COL$2,995,882) | COL$2,106,570 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €479 (COL$2,249,483) | COL$1,150,010 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (COL$577,264) | COL$252,884 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (COL$87,921) | COL$74,163 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (COL$2,804,788) | COL$1,346,880 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$448,534) | COL$407,079 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (COL$80,382) | COL$22,349 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (COL$54,354) | COL$16,826 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Croatia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €59 (COL$275,655) | COL$212,462 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (COL$121,044) | COL$140,454 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (COL$339,689) | COL$383,447 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (COL$299,022) | COL$304,954 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 53% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Croatia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (COL$115,964,530) | COL$74,807,700 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (COL$6,937) | COL$4,106 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (COL$236,066) | COL$150,699 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Croatia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$34,967) | COL$20,112 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (COL$42,453) | COL$27,887 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | COL$128,482 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (COL$23,491) | COL$26,261 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (COL$13,676) | COL$16,152 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (COL$10,534) | COL$18,565 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (COL$4,698) | COL$8,879 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (COL$9,397) | COL$5,891 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (COL$51,389) | COL$32,915 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 142% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Croatia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (COL$227,803) | COL$56,810 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (COL$65,761) | COL$31,444 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (COL$140,949) | COL$162,954 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (COL$381,593) | COL$139,175 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (COL$48,260) | COL$37,067 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (COL$12,782) | COL$10,819 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.55 (COL$21,373) | COL$6,088 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (COL$6,812,516) | COL$2,656,900 | + 156% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (COL$564) | COL$284 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (COL$228,688) | COL$138,898 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (COL$24,746) | COL$9,239 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 63% more expensive than in Colombia
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