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:
- $ 95 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 6.1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1847* (12768 HRK)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 174 for 2 ppl.
- $ 30 per person
- $ 12 per person
- $ 7.4 per person
Total budget:
$ 3775* (26096 HRK)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 178 for 2 ppl.
- $ 52 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 4936* (34118 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 2024
Cost of living: Croatia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Croatia in 2024 is 23% 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 |
---|---|---|
Ogulin | 33% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ogulin |
Pula | 23% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Pula |
Buzet | 16% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Buzet |
Knin | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Knin |
Trogir | 11% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Trogir |
Dubrovnik | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Dubrovnik |
Zadar | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Zadar |
Split | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Split |
Rovinj | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Rovinj |
Zagreb | 7% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Zagreb |
Local prices in Croatia by expense type
Croatia: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.1 to $ 22)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 55)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.2 to $ 11)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 3.8)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Croatia: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 68 to $ 341)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 68 to $ 592)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 54 to $ 712)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 74 to $ 649)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 137 to $ 617)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 66 to $ 576)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 60 to $ 739)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 76 to $ 683)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 86 to $ 466)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 85 to $ 838)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Croatia: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.1 to $ 4)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6 to $ 14)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Croatia: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)
71% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.1 to $ 5.4)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 10 to $ 71)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Croatia: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 11)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.6 to $ 17)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Croatia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.9 to $ 5.4)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 39 to $ 126)
71% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 21 to $ 55)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Dublin → Split](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-split.jpg)
(fair price: $ 189)
![New York City → Dubrovnik](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/croatie-dubrovnik.jpg)
(fair price: $ 720)
![New York City → Zagreb](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/croatie-zagreb_944.jpg)
(fair price: $ 587)
![Manchester → Dubrovnik](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/croatie-dubrovnik.jpg)
(fair price: $ 218)
![Manchester → Zagreb](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/croatie-zagreb_944.jpg)
(fair price: $ 102)
![London → Dubrovnik](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/croatie-dubrovnik.jpg)
(fair price: $ 150)
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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Croatia updated on 18-07-2024.
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