Dubrovnik travel budget

Dubrovnik: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Dubrovnik

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1728* (11130 HRK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 186 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 4340* (27958 HRK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 212 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 5952* (38346 HRK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Dubrovnik compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dubrovnik in 2025 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Dubrovnik in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Dubrovnik by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dubrovnik

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dubrovnik is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 7.7 to $ 25)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 30 to $ 59)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 7.7 to $ 13)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.4 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 8.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 4.4/can
($ 2.9 to $ 5.3)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dubrovnik

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dubrovnik is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 68 to $ 68)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 186/night
($ 61 to $ 652)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 52 to $ 996)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 239/night
($ 93 to $ 1075)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 372/night
($ 206 to $ 748)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 568
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 171/month
($ 77 to $ 589)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 216/month
($ 51 to $ 1054)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 264/month
($ 78 to $ 829)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 223/month
($ 105 to $ 571)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 355/month
($ 99 to $ 1285)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Dubrovnik

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dubrovnik is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 2.5)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4/12 eggs
($ 3.4 to $ 4.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.7/kg
($ 7.7 to $ 18)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 1.1 to $ 1.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Dubrovnik

On average, the price of transport in Dubrovnik is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.9)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.5
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 31/24hrs
($ 9.4 to $ 92)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Dubrovnik

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dubrovnik is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.7/ticket
($ 7.6 to $ 9.4)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 15 to $ 16)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dubrovnik

On average, shopping budget in Dubrovnik is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.3/pack
($ 5.3 to $ 5.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 86
($ 77 to $ 94)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 31
($ 30 to $ 32)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Dubrovnik
London → Dubrovnik
London → Dubrovnik
$ 230
(fair price: $ 190)
Montreal → Dubrovnik
Montreal → Dubrovnik
Montreal → Dubrovnik
$ 975
(fair price: $ 892)
Manchester → Dubrovnik
Manchester → Dubrovnik
Manchester → Dubrovnik
$ 292
(fair price: $ 240)
Dublin → Dubrovnik
Dublin → Dubrovnik
Dublin → Dubrovnik
$ 262
(fair price: $ 218)
Edinburgh → Dubrovnik
Edinburgh → Dubrovnik
Edinburgh → Dubrovnik
$ 305
(fair price: $ 255)
New York City → Dubrovnik
New York City → Dubrovnik
New York City → Dubrovnik
$ 990
(fair price: $ 788)

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About this information on the cost of living in Dubrovnik

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

The information about the cost of living in Dubrovnik was updated on 28-04-2025.

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