Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 5.0% lower than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 6.0% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 45.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 19.0% lower than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 0.5% lower than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 23.8% lower than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| 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) | 3.50 € | 2.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.15 € | 1.88 € | -12.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 1.72 € | -36.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 1.20 € | -41.4 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 3.55 € | -14.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.25 € | -1.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 0.64 € | -46.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.20 € | 2.67 € | -16.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.48 € | 4.70 € | +4.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.78 € | 3.02 € | -20.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.85 € | 5.68 € | +17.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.88 € | +30.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.58 € | -13.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.73 € | -4.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.99 € | +0.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.67 € | +30.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.79 € | +53.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.36 € | +22.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.68 € | -33.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 4.99 € | -16.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.12 € | -20.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 2.20 € | +15.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.90 € | 5.50 € | +12.2 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 2.00 € | +53.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.50 € | 40.00 € | -14.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.58 € | -2.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 15.00 € | +68.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 € | 6.45 € | +13.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,928.57 € | 30,000.00 € | -8.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,942.14 € | 34,056.37 € | +48.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.54 € | 114.72 € | -30.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.20 € | 18.84 € | -1.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.73 € | 37.20 € | +34.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.23 € | 38.33 € | -9.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.24 € | 14.01 € | +14.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 7.60 € | +8.6 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 246.94 € | 438.52 € | +77.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,268.67 € | 10,370.42 € | +11.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.01 € | 79.63 € | -1.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.23 € | 33.71 € | -4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.81 € | 77.72 € | -10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.76 € | 92.33 € | -1.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 651.96 € | 928.19 € | +42.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 498.56 € | 736.74 € | +47.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,087.73 € | 1,592.60 € | +46.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 800.45 € | 1,176.35 € | +47.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 363.50 € | 342.65 € | -5.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.17 € | 246.24 € | -5.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,320.25 € | 1,066.96 € | -19.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 4.78 | +10.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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