Cost of living in Croatia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Croatia is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (134元) | 36元 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (68元) | 38元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (45元) | 13元 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (9元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (28元) | 16元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (17元) | 10元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 51元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (12元) | 16元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (10元) | 6元 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (12元) | 6元 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (62元) | 88元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (16元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (7元) | 12元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Croatia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,055 (8,045元) | 15,427元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (6,339元) | 7,527元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (1,375元) | 468元 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €664 (5,064元) | 6,937元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €544 (4,150元) | 4,063元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €123 (937元) | 335元 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (128元) | 101元 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €597 (4,550元) | 1,494元 | + 204% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (728元) | 574元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (130元) | 38元 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (88元) | 47元 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Croatia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €60 (454元) | 420元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (196元) | 287元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (585元) | 567元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €64 (485元) | 717元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Croatia is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,682 (188,134元) | 150,961元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (11元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (383元) | 242元 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Croatia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (57元) | 41元 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (69元) | 45元 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 111元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (38元) | 47元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (22元) | 44元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.24 (17元) | 32元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (8元) | 9元 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 13元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (94元) | 79元 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Croatia is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Croatia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (334元) | 189元 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (115元) | 109元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (229元) | 481元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (567元) | 257元 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (70元) | 75元 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.72 (21元) | 28元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (32元) | 14元 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,450 (11,052元) | 3,505元 | + 215% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.91元) | 2.88元 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (405元) | 410元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (40元) | 25元 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,249 prices entered by 168 different people.
Cost of living in Croatia is 18% more expensive than in China
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