Cost of living in Croatia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (HK$168) | HK$76 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$81) | HK$50 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.49 (HK$48) | HK$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.59 (HK$32) | HK$30 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (HK$102) | HK$98 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (HK$21) | HK$30 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (HK$18) | HK$20 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.83 (HK$16) | HK$18 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (HK$70) | HK$210 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.55 (HK$23) | HK$16 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,207 (HK$10,657) | HK$39,730 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €907 (HK$8,004) | HK$27,196 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (HK$1,239) | HK$1,418 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €695 (HK$6,135) | HK$19,653 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €531 (HK$4,686) | HK$13,702 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (HK$682) | HK$799 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (HK$154) | HK$190 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €305 (HK$2,694) | HK$3,504 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (HK$843) | HK$1,032 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €23 (HK$202) | HK$104 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (HK$197) | HK$78 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (HK$432) | HK$609 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (HK$279) | HK$310 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (HK$684) | HK$705 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (HK$562) | HK$1,097 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,025 (HK$247,434) | HK$287,719 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (HK$423) | HK$555 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 27% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (HK$66) | HK$116 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (HK$80) | HK$88 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (HK$441) | HK$493 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (HK$44) | HK$40 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (HK$26) | HK$24 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (HK$20) | HK$68 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (HK$18) | HK$23 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (HK$110) | HK$176 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Croatia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (HK$405) | HK$337 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (HK$133) | HK$199 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (HK$293) | HK$500 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (HK$692) | HK$554 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (HK$104) | HK$165 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (HK$21) | HK$41 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (HK$35) | HK$60 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €938 (HK$8,283) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (HK$0.88) | HK$1.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €78 (HK$690) | HK$634 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (HK$44) | HK$102 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 32% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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