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Cost of Living in Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod, Brodsko-Posavska Županija, Croatia · Population 53,473

▼ -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 Slavonski Brod

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 Slavonski Brod 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

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Požega

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Ðakovo

34 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Našice

37 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Nova Gradiška

51 km away · Brodsko-Posavska Županija

Županja

55 km away · Vukovarsko-Srijemska Županija

Čepin

59 km away · Osječko-Baranjska Županija

Vinkovci

63 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

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

Pula

Istarska Županija · pop. 52,220

€633 ($688) / mo

Living in Slavonski Brod

Slavonski Brod 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 Slavonski Brod 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 Slavonski Brod expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €633 ($688) per month in Slavonski Brod 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 Slavonski Brod?
A net salary of around €823 ($894) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Slavonski Brod with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Slavonski Brod is €1,288 ($1,400).
How much is rent in Slavonski Brod?
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 Slavonski Brod cheaper than Croatia on average?
Yes — Slavonski Brod 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 Slavonski Brod?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €150 ($163) in Slavonski Brod. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €7 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around €2 ($2).
How do transport costs in Slavonski Brod compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Slavonski Brod is estimated at €24 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Slavonski Brod are estimates based on Croatia national averages adjusted for city size (population 53,473). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.