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

Are you planning to go to Croatia and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living in Croatia. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Croatia travel budget.

Travel budget in Croatia

Croatia: calculate your travel budget

Trip length

When do you leave?

Number of travellers

Accommodation type

Budget type

Flight: departure/arrival

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.
$ 13 per person
$ 6.2 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1628* (10332 HRK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 103 for 2 ppl.
$ 26 per person
$ 11 per person
$ 6.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2629* (16688 HRK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 121 for 2 ppl.
$ 42 per person
$ 19 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3741* (23744 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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Croatia in 2021 is 17% 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:

Restaurant Hotel

Food Transport

Housing Leisure activities

Shopping Plane ticket

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	47% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Dubrovnik
Umag	14% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Umag
Zadar	7% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Zadar
Cavtat	5% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cavtat
Pula	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Pula
Makarska	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Makarska
Split	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Split
Rovinj	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Rovinj
Rijeka	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Rijeka
Gospic	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gospic
Osijek	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Osijek
Kraljevica	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kraljevica
Karlovac	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Karlovac
Zagreb	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Zagreb
Sisak	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sisak
Knin	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Knin
Bjelovar	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bjelovar
Buzet	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Buzet
Samobor	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Samobor
Slavonski Brod	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Slavonski Brod
Vinkovci	23% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vinkovci
Koprivnica	23% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Koprivnica
Virovitica	24% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Virovitica
Vukovar	34% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vukovar

Show all cities (16 more)

Croatia: get the best price!

from

Finding flights. Thank you for waiting.

Find a flight to Croatia:

Departure city:

Arrival city:

Depart on:

Return on:

Adults (over 16):

Children (under 16):

Babies (under 2):

Class:

Try it! The SkyScanner search engine checks several airline and travel agents to guarantee you the best price!

Local prices in Croatia by expense type

Croatia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Croatia costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 9.4/person
($ 5.5 to $ 17)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 67)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 7/person
($ 6.3 to $ 7.9)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Croatia: 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)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 64 to $ 147)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 77 to $ 167)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 132/night
($ 87 to $ 202)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

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

5-star hotel

$ 273/night
($ 224 to $ 339)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 94/month
($ 73 to $ 116)

23% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 180/month
($ 133 to $ 256)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 183/month
($ 124 to $ 267)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Cottage or guest house

$ 144/month
($ 97 to $ 220)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 199/month
($ 126 to $ 310)

14% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Croatia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Croatia costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

31% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 11/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 29)

1% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 10.3/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 33)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Oranges

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1.1/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

29% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 12/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 29)

5% 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 is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 1.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 57/month
($ 41 to $ 64)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

137% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.1
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

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 41% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 195/month
($ 136 to $ 303)

21% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.2)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Broadband internet

$ 32/month
($ 24 to $ 60)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 482/month
($ 317 to $ 836)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 380/month
($ 238 to $ 642)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 797/month
($ 475 to $ 1579)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 576/month
($ 348 to $ 961)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 42/month
($ 24 to $ 77)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 159/month
($ 96 to $ 317)

82% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 5376/yr
($ 3157 to $ 11365)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

Croatia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Croatia costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 6.3/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 7.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 7.9 to $ 16)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Croatia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Croatia is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 4.8/pack
($ 4.4 to $ 5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 89
($ 48 to $ 120)

100% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 20 to $ 81)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 94
($ 64 to $ 158)

24% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 106
($ 64 to $ 159)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Split

$ 249
(fair price: $ 216)

London → Zagreb

$ 249
(fair price: $ 218)

Manchester → Dubrovnik

$ 288
(fair price: $ 239)

Manchester → Split

$ 278
(fair price: $ 232)

London → Dubrovnik

$ 235
(fair price: $ 192)

Dublin → Zagreb

$ 245
(fair price: $ 216)

Edinburgh → Dubrovnik

$ 314
(fair price: $ 266)

Dublin → Split

$ 260
(fair price: $ 224)

Dublin → Dubrovnik

$ 277
(fair price: $ 243)

New York City → Dubrovnik

$ 748
(fair price: $ 651)

New York City → Zagreb

$ 756
(fair price: $ 661)

Toronto (Ontario) → Zagreb

$ 873
(fair price: $ 788)

Edinburgh → Split

$ 323
(fair price: $ 274)

Manchester → Zagreb

$ 259
(fair price: $ 213)

New York City → Split

$ 802
(fair price: $ 684)

Los Angeles → Dubrovnik

$ 952
(fair price: $ 837)

Edinburgh → Zagreb

$ 288
(fair price: $ 241)

Los Angeles → Zagreb

$ 987
(fair price: $ 841)

Los Angeles → Split

$ 983
(fair price: $ 860)

Sydney → Zagreb

$ 1532
(fair price: $ 1180)

Montreal → Zagreb

$ 935
(fair price: $ 836)

Toronto (Ontario) → Dubrovnik

$ 952
(fair price: $ 846)

Melbourne → Zagreb

$ 1404
(fair price: $ 1170)

Montreal → Dubrovnik

$ 1022
(fair price: $ 904)

Toronto (Ontario) → Split

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 866)

Perth → Zagreb

$ 1451
(fair price: $ 1142)

Montreal → Split

$ 1036
(fair price: $ 894)

Sydney → Split

$ 1603
(fair price: $ 1338)

Auckland → Zagreb

$ 1931
(fair price: $ 1355)

Sydney → Dubrovnik

$ 1587
(fair price: $ 1344)

Melbourne → Split

$ 1529
(fair price: $ 1354)

Perth → Split

$ 1456
(fair price: $ 1256)

Auckland → Split

$ 1555
(fair price: $ 1355)

Melbourne → Dubrovnik

$ 1491
(fair price: $ 1346)

Perth → Dubrovnik

$ 1462
(fair price: $ 1275)

Auckland → Dubrovnik

$ 1500
(fair price: $ 1372)

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 21-02-2021.

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

Travel budget in Croatia

Croatia: calculate your travel budget

Croatia: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Croatia in 2021

Cost of living: Croatia VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Croatia by city

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

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Croatia

Low budget
(backpacker)

Average budget
(traveller)

High budget
(tourist)