Cost of living in Croatia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 24% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$25 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$15 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (C$9) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (C$1.81) | C$3.20 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (C$5.36) | C$5.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (C$3.33) | C$5.61 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (C$2.26) | C$5.25 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (C$1.88) | C$4.06 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (C$2.32) | C$3.89 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (C$3.06) | C$3.32 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (C$1.31) | C$2.68 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,055 (C$1,552) | C$2,862 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (C$1,223) | C$2,408 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (C$265) | C$243 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (C$977) | C$2,059 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €544 (C$801) | C$1,630 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (C$181) | C$121 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$25) | C$70 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (C$878) | C$366 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$140) | C$192 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (C$25) | C$15 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (C$88) | C$86 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (C$38) | C$62 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (C$113) | C$139 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (C$94) | C$163 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (C$36,300) | C$32,441 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (C$2.17) | C$1.64 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (C$74) | C$113 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$116 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (C$4.28) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (C$3.30) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (C$1.47) | C$3.92 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (C$2.94) | C$3.89 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (C$18) | C$32 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Croatia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$64) | C$74 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (C$22) | C$33 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (C$44) | C$169 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (C$109) | C$139 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (C$4.00) | C$5.62 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (C$2,132) | C$732 | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (C$0.18) | C$0.51 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (C$78) | C$58 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (C$8) | C$18 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in Croatia is 28% cheaper than in Canada
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