Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 4.2% lower than in Croatia (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 8.6% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 56.4% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 16.2% lower than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 0.7% lower than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 24.7% lower than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 45.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.20 € | 2.50 € | -21.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.07 € | 1.84 € | -11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.64 € | 1.68 € | -36.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 1.20 € | -37.4 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.22 € | 3.56 € | -15.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.23 € | -1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.63 € | -46.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.22 € | 2.69 € | -16.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.67 € | 4.67 € | -0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.89 € | 3.05 € | -21.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.78 € | 5.52 € | +15.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.90 € | +35.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.57 € | -13.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.71 € | -1.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.01 € | +0.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.49 € | 0.68 € | +40.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.80 € | +56.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.06 € | 1.39 € | +31.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.00 € | 0.69 € | -31.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.36 € | 1.14 € | -16.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 2.19 € | +15.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.90 € | 5.50 € | +12.2 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 1.95 € | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 € | 40.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.29 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 15.00 € | +68.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.64 € | 6.39 € | +13.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -6.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,092.43 € | 34,013.90 € | +47.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 158.83 € | 114.25 € | -28.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.96 € | 18.91 € | -0.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.41 € | 37.35 € | +36.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.16 € | 37.30 € | -9.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.94 € | 13.37 € | +12.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 7.50 € | +7.1 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 209.41 € | 449.50 € | +114.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,486.59 € | 10,319.62 € | +21.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.06 € | 81.39 € | +0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.70 € | 34.38 € | -6.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.54 € | 78.23 € | -9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.46 € | 91.35 € | -5.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 617.15 € | 941.89 € | +52.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 480.27 € | 744.16 € | +54.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,019.36 € | 1,592.40 € | +56.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 765.62 € | 1,228.93 € | +60.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 343.50 € | 321.98 € | -6.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 251.69 € | 232.41 € | -7.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,279.66 € | 1,045.82 € | -18.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.34 | 4.93 | +13.5 % |
| Last update: | December 2024 | December 2024 | |
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