Cost of living in United States compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 46% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (96 kn) | 61 kn | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (52 kn) | 39 kn | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.24 (27 kn) | 30 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5.50 kn) | 7 kn | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.89 (18 kn) | 17 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.16 (26 kn) | 14 kn | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (39 kn) | 55 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (22 kn) | 9 kn | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 (11 kn) | 5.99 kn | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (19 kn) | 9 kn | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (89 kn) | 60 kn | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (13 kn) | 13 kn | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.18 (14 kn) | 7 kn | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in United States is 115% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,209 (13,896 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,584 (9,966 kn) | 4,332 kn | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,129 kn) | 1,005 kn | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,543 (9,704 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,148 (7,218 kn) | 3,225 kn | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (706 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (328 kn) | 126 kn | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (1,721 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (799 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (67 kn) | 58 kn | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (139 kn) | 53 kn | + 162% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 35% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (295 kn) | 721 kn | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (267 kn) | 379 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (539 kn) | 680 kn | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (666 kn) | 688 kn | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 8% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,496 (147,786 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (4.15 kn) | 10 kn | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (464 kn) | 350 kn | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 41% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (44 kn) | 53 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (101 kn) | 50 kn | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (693 kn) | 315 kn | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (41 kn) | 25 kn | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (22 kn) | 30 kn | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (31 kn) | 32 kn | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (23 kn) | 10 kn | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (11 kn) | 16 kn | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (137 kn) | 96 kn | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 47% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (293 kn) | 156 kn | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (160 kn) | 70 kn | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (1,258 kn) | 391 kn | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (493 kn) | 288 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (78 kn) | 43 kn | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (31 kn) | 13 kn | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (36 kn) | 18 kn | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (2,685 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (1.54 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (310 kn) | 289 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (52 kn) | 31 kn | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 46% more expensive than in Croatia
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