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Cost of Living in Osijek

Osijek, Osječko-Baranjska Županija, Croatia · Population 96,313

▼ -6% vs Croatia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€633 ($688)
Couple, monthly€1,128 ($1,226)
Family of four, monthly€1,463 ($1,591)

Estimated Prices in Osijek

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€6.62 ($7.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€26.50 ($28.80)per meal
Cappuccino€1.99 ($2.16)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€150 ($163)per month
Monthly public transport pass€24.29 ($26.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€64.03 ($69.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€18.55 ($20.16)per month
Fitness club membership€18.55 ($20.16)per month
Cinema ticket€4.86 ($5.28)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€275 ($299)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€191 ($208)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€574 ($624)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Osijek is €1,288 ($1,400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €633 ($688) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €823 ($894) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€191 ($208)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Čepin

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Valpovo

22 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Belišće

25 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Vinkovci

32 km away · Vukovarsko-Srijemska Županija

Vukovar

35 km away · Vukovarsko-Srijemska Županija

Ðakovo

36 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Našice

45 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Županja

55 km away · Vukovarsko-Srijemska 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

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 Osijek

Osijek is one of the key cities in Croatia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €633 ($688), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €191 ($208) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €1,463 ($1,591) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,128 ($1,226) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Osijek is €1,288 ($1,400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €823 ($894) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osijek expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €633 ($688) per month in Osijek including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Croatia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Osijek?
A net salary of around €823 ($894) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Osijek with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Osijek is €1,288 ($1,400).
How much is rent in Osijek?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €275 ($299) per month in the city centre and €191 ($208) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €574 ($624).
Is Osijek cheaper than Croatia on average?
Yes — Osijek is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Croatia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Osijek?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €150 ($163) in Osijek. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Osijek compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Osijek is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Osijek are estimates based on Croatia national averages adjusted for city size (population 96,313). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.