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Cost of Living in Kaštel Stari

Kaštel Stari, Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija, Croatia

▼ -13% vs Croatia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€585 ($636)
Couple, monthly€1,042 ($1,133)
Family of four, monthly€1,351 ($1,469)

Estimated Prices in Kaštel Stari

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.16 ($6.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€24.64 ($26.78)per meal
Cappuccino€1.85 ($2.01)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€140 ($152)per month
Monthly public transport pass€22.59 ($24.55)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€59.55 ($64.73)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€17.25 ($18.75)per month
Fitness club membership€17.25 ($18.75)per month
Cinema ticket€4.52 ($4.91)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€251 ($273)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€175 ($190)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€524 ($570)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kaštel Stari is €1,198 ($1,302) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €585 ($636) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €761 ($827) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€175 ($190)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Podstrana

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Sinj

29 km away · Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija

Omiš

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Šibenik

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Vodice

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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 Kaštel Stari

Kaštel Stari is one of the key cities in Croatia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €585 ($636), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €175 ($190) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,351 ($1,469) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,042 ($1,133) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kaštel Stari is €1,198 ($1,302). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €761 ($827) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaštel Stari expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €585 ($636) per month in Kaštel Stari including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Croatia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kaštel Stari?
A net salary of around €761 ($827) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kaštel Stari with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kaštel Stari is €1,198 ($1,302).
How much is rent in Kaštel Stari?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €251 ($273) per month in the city centre and €175 ($190) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €524 ($570).
Is Kaštel Stari cheaper than Croatia on average?
Yes — Kaštel Stari is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Croatia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kaštel Stari?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €140 ($152) in Kaštel Stari. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €6 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Kaštel Stari compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kaštel Stari is estimated at €23 ($25). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kaštel Stari are estimates based on Croatia national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.