Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Italy 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Italy is 18.2% higher than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Italy is 18.0% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Italy are 17.3% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Italy are 14.5% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Italy are 31.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Italy is 5.3% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 70.00 € | +16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 5.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.50 € | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.14 € | 1.67 € | -22.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 2.54 € | -6.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 1.16 € | -43.3 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 5.47 € | +31.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.83 € | +44.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.17 € | -3.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.20 € | 3.47 € | +8.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.48 € | 6.39 € | +42.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.79 € | 4.85 € | +28.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.85 € | 7.92 € | +63.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.98 € | +45.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.86 € | +28.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.05 € | +38.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.30 € | +31.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.77 € | +50.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.73 € | +41.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.31 € | +18.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.44 € | -57.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.57 € | +10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 2.13 € | +12.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.90 € | 6.00 € | +22.4 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 1.70 € | +30.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.50 € | 36.00 € | -22.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 5.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 2.41 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 30.00 € | +237.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 € | 6.76 € | +18.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,928.57 € | 28,000.00 € | -15.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,942.14 € | 28,472.96 € | +24.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 165.26 € | 193.71 € | +17.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.19 € | 11.61 € | -39.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.65 € | 27.28 € | -1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.23 € | 49.19 € | +16.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.03 € | 21.84 € | +81.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 253.31 € | 493.28 € | +94.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,280.35 € | 9,090.63 € | -2.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.14 € | 79.23 € | -1.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.23 € | 34.63 € | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.56 € | 86.18 € | -0.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.66 € | 113.99 € | +21.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 649.14 € | 744.84 € | +14.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 496.78 € | 567.91 € | +14.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,084.72 € | 1,302.07 € | +20.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 797.69 € | 936.10 € | +17.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 363.03 € | 344.93 € | -5.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 260.03 € | 217.98 € | -16.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Italy Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,300.59 € | 1,615.73 € | +24.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 4.46 | +3.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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