76 cities covered · Currency: EUR (€) · Capital: Zagreb
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €7.02 ($7.63) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €28.09 ($30.53) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.11 ($2.29) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €159 ($173) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €25.75 ($27.98) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €67.87 ($73.78) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €19.66 ($21.37) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €19.66 ($21.37) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €5.15 ($5.60) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €296 ($322) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €206 ($224) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €617 ($671) | per month |
Zagreb, Grad · pop. 767,131
Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija · pop. 160,577
Primorsko-Goranska Županija · pop. 107,964
Osječko-Baranjska Županija · pop. 96,313
Zadarska Županija · pop. 70,779
Zagreb, Grad · pop. 55,313
Brodsko-Posavska Županija · pop. 53,473
Istarska Županija · pop. 52,220
Karlovačka Županija · pop. 49,377
Varaždinska Županija · pop. 43,782
Šibensko-Kninska Županija · pop. 42,599
Dubrovačko-Neretvanska Županija · pop. 41,562
Sisačko-Moslavačka Županija · pop. 40,121
Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska Županija · pop. 36,316
Vukovarsko-Srijemska Županija · pop. 30,842
Zagrebačka Županija · pop. 30,036
Međimurska Županija · pop. 27,122
Zagrebačka Županija · pop. 24,133
Splitsko-Dalmatinska Županija · pop. 23,926
Osječko-Baranjska Županija · pop. 23,577
Požeško-Slavonska Županija · pop. 22,294
Koprivničko-Križevačka Županija · pop. 22,262
Vukovarsko-Srijemska Županija · pop. 22,255
Koprivničko-Križevačka Županija · pop. 18,949
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Croatia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Croatia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Croatia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Croatia
Living costs in Croatia vary significantly depending on city size. Large metropolitan areas with populations over one million typically see housing costs 15–30% above the national average, while smaller towns can be 10–20% below it. The national baseline of €674 ($733) per month represents a mid-sized city estimate.
Capital cities and major economic hubs command the highest rents and overall expenses. For budget-conscious residents, mid-sized cities offer a balance of amenities and affordability. Rural and small-town living remains the most economical option, though transport and service access may be limited.