Travel budget and cost of living in Croatia how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Croatia

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Croatia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Croatia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 81 for 2 ppl.
$ 12 per person
$ 6.2 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1607* (10010 HRK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 107 for 2 ppl.
$ 23 per person
$ 10.6 per person
$ 6.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2599* (16198 HRK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 127 for 2 ppl.
$ 38 per person
$ 19 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3697* (23044 HRK)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Croatia in 2020

Cost of living: Croatia VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Croatia in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

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Cost of living in Croatia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Croatia compared to the national average.

Cities	/Croatia	View Details
Makarska	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Makarska
Dubrovnik	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Dubrovnik
Zadar	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Zadar
Knin	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Knin
Cavtat	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cavtat
Rovinj	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Rovinj
Kraljevica	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Kraljevica
Rijeka	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Rijeka
Gospic	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Gospic
Split	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Split
Sisak	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sisak
Pula	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pula
Umag	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Umag
Zagreb	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Zagreb
Samobor	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Samobor
Osijek	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Osijek
Virovitica	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Virovitica
Bjelovar	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bjelovar
Karlovac	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Karlovac
Buzet	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Buzet
Slavonski Brod	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Slavonski Brod
Koprivnica	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Koprivnica
Vukovar	21% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vukovar
Vinkovci	27% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vinkovci

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Local prices in Croatia by expense type

Croatia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Croatia costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 8/person
($ 6.5 to $ 13)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 26)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 6.5/person
($ 5.6 to $ 8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

37% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Croatia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Croatia costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 85/night
($ 83 to $ 88)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 97/night
($ 64 to $ 152)

22% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 125

3-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 76 to $ 190)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

4-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 87 to $ 231)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 277/night
($ 228 to $ 342)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 95/month
($ 76 to $ 118)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133

Room with kitchen

$ 196/month
($ 132 to $ 333)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 196/month
($ 120 to $ 369)

18% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 164/month
($ 96 to $ 294)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 200/month
($ 124 to $ 318)

14% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Croatia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Croatia costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

2% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 9.9/kg
($ 7.3 to $ 17)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 8.5/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 13)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Salad

$ 1/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 11/kg
($ 7.3 to $ 18)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Croatia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Croatia costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 1.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

34% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 58/month
($ 41 to $ 59)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.7)

105% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.4
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 33/24hrs
($ 7.2 to $ 121)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Croatia: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Croatia costs 51% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 196/month
($ 130 to $ 290)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 28/month
($ 21 to $ 41)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 475/month
($ 242 to $ 658)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1408

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 361/month
($ 226 to $ 483)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1124

Flat (centre)

$ 795/month
($ 483 to $ 1195)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2272

Flat (suburbs)

$ 559/month
($ 322 to $ 803)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1782

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 33 to $ 49)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Private nursery

$ 151/month
($ 97 to $ 242)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 981

Private primary school

$ 4565/yr
($ 2248 to $ 8028)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17402

Croatia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Croatia costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 6.1/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 7.3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 8 to $ 17)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Croatia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Croatia is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 4.5/pack
($ 4.3 to $ 4.8)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 85
($ 49 to $ 114)

82% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Summer dress

$ 39
($ 26 to $ 58)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 90
($ 65 to $ 120)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leather shoes

$ 101
($ 65 to $ 162)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 102

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Dubrovnik

$ 288
(fair price: $ 253)

Edinburgh → Dubrovnik

$ 327
(fair price: $ 284)

New York City → Dubrovnik

$ 774
(fair price: $ 677)

Dublin → Zagreb

$ 250
(fair price: $ 225)

Manchester → Zagreb

$ 267
(fair price: $ 223)

Dublin → Dubrovnik

$ 287
(fair price: $ 259)

Manchester → Split

$ 280
(fair price: $ 239)

Edinburgh → Split

$ 346
(fair price: $ 293)

Dublin → Split

$ 280
(fair price: $ 239)

New York City → Split

$ 860
(fair price: $ 726)

London → Dubrovnik

$ 255
(fair price: $ 211)

Toronto (Ontario) → Zagreb

$ 919
(fair price: $ 824)

Edinburgh → Zagreb

$ 298
(fair price: $ 250)

London → Split

$ 245
(fair price: $ 211)

New York City → Zagreb

$ 831
(fair price: $ 705)

Los Angeles → Dubrovnik

$ 965
(fair price: $ 856)

Los Angeles → Split

$ 1002
(fair price: $ 869)

London → Zagreb

$ 230
(fair price: $ 195)

Toronto (Ontario) → Dubrovnik

$ 992
(fair price: $ 885)

Los Angeles → Zagreb

$ 1041
(fair price: $ 899)

Toronto (Ontario) → Split

$ 1058
(fair price: $ 919)

Montreal → Dubrovnik

$ 1097
(fair price: $ 978)

Montreal → Zagreb

$ 1008
(fair price: $ 899)

Sydney → Split

$ 1673
(fair price: $ 1382)

Sydney → Zagreb

$ 1322
(fair price: $ 1176)

Sydney → Dubrovnik

$ 1624
(fair price: $ 1375)

Melbourne → Zagreb

$ 1332
(fair price: $ 1171)

Montreal → Split

$ 1145
(fair price: $ 968)

Perth → Zagreb

$ 1274
(fair price: $ 1134)

Melbourne → Split

$ 1540
(fair price: $ 1350)

Auckland → Split

$ 1545
(fair price: $ 1390)

Auckland → Zagreb

$ 1532
(fair price: $ 1352)

Perth → Split

$ 1494
(fair price: $ 1298)

Melbourne → Dubrovnik

$ 1499
(fair price: $ 1346)

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About the information on the cost of living in Croatia

The information about the cost of living in Croatia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Croatia updated on 24-01-2020.

Travel budget and cost of living in Croatia how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Croatia

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Croatia: sample budgets by traveller type

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Cost of living in Croatia in 2020

Cost of living: Croatia VS United States

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Local prices in Croatia by expense type

Croatia: Restaurant budget

Croatia: Hotel and accommodation budget

Croatia: Supermarket food budget

Croatia: Public and private transport budget

Croatia: Budget for living and housing

Croatia: Leisure activity budget

Croatia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

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