Travel budget and cost of living in Croatia how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Croatia
Croatia: calculate your travel budget
Croatia: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Croatia for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 80 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1620* (10220 HRK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 103 for 2 ppl.
- $ 25 per person
- $ 12 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
Total budget:
$ 2612* (16464 HRK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 121 for 2 ppl.
- $ 41 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 3702* (23338 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 2021
Cost of living: Croatia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Croatia in 2021 is 12% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik | 29% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Dubrovnik |
| Umag | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Umag |
| Zadar | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Zadar |
| Pula | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Pula |
| Cavtat | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Cavtat |
| Gospic | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Gospic |
| Split | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Split |
| Zagreb | 18% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Zagreb |
Local prices in Croatia by expense type
Croatia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Croatia costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 9.6/person
($ 5.5 to $ 17)
($ 5.5 to $ 17)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 15 to $ 67)
($ 15 to $ 67)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 6.3 to $ 7.9)
($ 6.3 to $ 7.9)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Croatia: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Croatia costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 81 to $ 88)
($ 81 to $ 88)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 64 to $ 147)
($ 64 to $ 147)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 77 to $ 167)
($ 77 to $ 167)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 87 to $ 202)
($ 87 to $ 202)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 273/night
($ 224 to $ 339)
($ 224 to $ 339)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 94/month
($ 73 to $ 116)
($ 73 to $ 116)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 180/month
($ 133 to $ 256)
($ 133 to $ 256)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 183/month
($ 124 to $ 267)
($ 124 to $ 267)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 144/month
($ 97 to $ 220)
($ 97 to $ 220)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 199/month
($ 126 to $ 310)
($ 126 to $ 310)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Croatia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Croatia costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.8)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 33)
($ 4.8 to $ 33)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Croatia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Croatia is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
134% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 33/24hrs
($ 7.2 to $ 121)
($ 7.2 to $ 121)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Croatia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Croatia costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 6.2/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 7.9)
($ 4.8 to $ 7.9)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 7.9 to $ 16)
($ 7.9 to $ 16)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Croatia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Croatia is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 4.8/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 5.3)
($ 4.7 to $ 5.3)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 89
($ 48 to $ 120)
($ 48 to $ 120)
99% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 41
($ 20 to $ 81)
($ 20 to $ 81)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → Split
$ 260
(fair price: $ 202)
(fair price: $ 202)
London → Zagreb
$ 245
(fair price: $ 205)
(fair price: $ 205)
London → Dubrovnik
$ 232
(fair price: $ 185)
(fair price: $ 185)
Manchester → Split
$ 288
(fair price: $ 234)
(fair price: $ 234)
Manchester → Dubrovnik
$ 287
(fair price: $ 235)
(fair price: $ 235)
Dublin → Split
$ 263
(fair price: $ 219)
(fair price: $ 219)
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 12-05-2021.