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Cost of Living in Garešnica

Garešnica, Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska Županija, Croatia · Population 8,624

▼ -16% vs Croatia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€565 ($614)
Couple, monthly€1,006 ($1,093)
Family of four, monthly€1,304 ($1,417)

Estimated Prices in Garešnica

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€5.96 ($6.48)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€23.85 ($25.92)per meal
Cappuccino€1.79 ($1.94)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€135 ($147)per month
Monthly public transport pass€21.86 ($23.76)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€57.63 ($62.64)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€16.69 ($18.14)per month
Fitness club membership€16.69 ($18.14)per month
Cinema ticket€4.37 ($4.75)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€241 ($262)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€168 ($182)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€503 ($547)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Garešnica is €1,159 ($1,260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €565 ($614) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €735 ($799) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€168 ($182)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Kutina

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Daruvar

22 km away · Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska Županija

Popovača

25 km away · Sisačko-Moslavačka Županija

Novska

27 km away · Sisačko-Moslavačka Županija

Bjelovar

37 km away · Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska Županija

Virovitica

45 km away · Virovitičko-Podravska Županija

Ivanić-Grad

45 km away · Zagrebačka Županija

Sisak

45 km away · Sisačko-Moslavačka Županija

Other Major Cities in Croatia

Zagreb

Zagreb, Grad · pop. 767,131

€840 ($913) / mo

Split

Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija · pop. 160,577

€633 ($688) / mo

Rijeka

Primorsko-Goranska Županija · pop. 107,964

€633 ($688) / mo

Osijek

Osječko-Baranjska Županija · pop. 96,313

€633 ($688) / mo

Zadar

Zadarska Županija · pop. 70,779

€633 ($688) / mo

Sesvete

Zagreb, Grad · pop. 55,313

€633 ($688) / mo

Slavonski Brod

Brodsko-Posavska Županija · pop. 53,473

€633 ($688) / mo

Pula

Istarska Županija · pop. 52,220

€633 ($688) / mo

Living in Garešnica

Garešnica is one of the key cities in Croatia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €565 ($614), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €168 ($182) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,304 ($1,417) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,006 ($1,093) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Garešnica is €1,159 ($1,260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €735 ($799) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garešnica expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €565 ($614) per month in Garešnica including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Croatia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Garešnica?
A net salary of around €735 ($799) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Garešnica with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Garešnica is €1,159 ($1,260).
How much is rent in Garešnica?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €241 ($262) per month in the city centre and €168 ($182) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €503 ($547).
Is Garešnica cheaper than Croatia on average?
Yes — Garešnica is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Croatia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Garešnica?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €135 ($147) in Garešnica. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Garešnica compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Garešnica is estimated at €22 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Garešnica are estimates based on Croatia national averages adjusted for city size (population 8,624). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.