Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 33.5% higher than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 36.6% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 47.7% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 21.2% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 37.8% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 57.7% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 65.00 € | +8.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.15 € | 3.48 € | +62.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 2.88 € | +5.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 2.59 € | +26.5 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 4.19 € | +0.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.75 € | +37.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.32 € | +9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.20 € | 3.33 € | +3.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.48 € | 5.81 € | +29.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.78 € | 5.57 € | +47.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.85 € | 7.79 € | +60.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 1.26 € | +85.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.72 € | +7.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.90 € | +18.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.90 € | +92.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.62 € | +21.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.63 € | +22.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.63 € | +47.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.93 € | -9.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 € | 0.93 € | -34.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 1.44 € | -24.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.90 € | 8.20 € | +67.3 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 3.10 € | +138.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.50 € | 50.00 € | +7.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.65 € | +55.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 4.02 € | +150.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 32.50 € | +265.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 € | 6.57 € | +15.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,928.57 € | 27,180.00 € | -17.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,942.14 € | 32,302.92 € | +40.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.54 € | 303.48 € | +84.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.20 € | 24.27 € | +26.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.73 € | 44.84 € | +61.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.23 € | 34.98 € | -17.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.24 € | 21.42 € | +75.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 246.94 € | 413.76 € | +67.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,268.67 € | 12,870.24 € | +38.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.01 € | 81.67 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.23 € | 38.40 € | +9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.81 € | 88.82 € | +2.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.76 € | 115.61 € | +23.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 652.38 € | 885.69 € | +35.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 498.97 € | 669.90 € | +34.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,082.27 € | 1,657.90 € | +53.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 796.36 € | 1,261.73 € | +58.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 363.50 € | 516.19 € | +42.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.17 € | 407.48 € | +56.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,318.72 € | 2,839.69 € | +115.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 3.98 | -8.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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