Cost of living in Croatia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (£16) | £15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (£4.87) | £3.91 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (£1.02) | £1.13 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (£3.03) | £3.70 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (£1.88) | £2.64 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £4.95 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (£1.28) | £2.13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (£1.06) | £0.92 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (£1.31) | £2.09 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (£1.73) | £2.24 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (£0.74) | £1.08 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,057 (£878) | £2,659 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €830 (£689) | £2,110 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£126) | £205 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (£552) | £1,731 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €533 (£443) | £1,332 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €213 (£177) | £160 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (£17) | £28 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (£496) | £314 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£79) | £83 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (£14) | £9 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (£41) | £74 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (£64) | £84 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (£53) | £91 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (£20,501) | £28,980 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (£1.23) | £1.44 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (£39) | £110 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (£6) | £4.45 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (£4.15) | £4.19 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (£2.42) | £1.93 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (£1.86) | £4.50 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (£0.83) | £2.22 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (£1.66) | £1.89 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Croatia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£33) | £38 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (£12) | £23 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (£25) | £122 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (£62) | £69 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (£2.26) | £3.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.95 (£3.28) | £5.77 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (£1,204) | £543 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (£0.10) | £0.14 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (£54) | £40 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (£4.36) | £15 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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