Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Austria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Austria is 39.5% higher than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Austria is 40.6% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Austria are 44.4% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Austria are 26.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Austria are 52.8% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Austria is 27.7% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Austria 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) | 2.17 € | 3.85 € | +77.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 € | 3.20 € | +18.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 € | 2.57 € | +23.5 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.14 € | 5.50 € | +32.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 2.25 € | +77.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.04 € | -12.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 4.02 € | +25.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.49 € | 7.35 € | +63.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.76 € | 5.90 € | +56.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.80 € | 9.07 € | +89.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 1.13 € | +68.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.94 € | +41.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 1.22 € | +63.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.78 € | +80.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.85 € | +66.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.80 € | +55.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.09 € | 1.64 € | +50.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.74 € | -28.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.42 € | 1.26 € | -11.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 € | 1.72 € | -9.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 6.50 € | +30.0 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 2.50 € | +92.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.50 € | 51.00 € | +9.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.95 € | +65.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 3.22 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 30.00 € | +237.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.69 € | 5.87 € | +3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,928.57 € | 25,490.00 € | -22.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,977.56 € | 26,734.85 € | +16.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 166.05 € | 330.11 € | +98.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.22 € | 17.58 € | -8.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.87 € | 34.59 € | +24.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.02 € | 40.68 € | -3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.24 € | 21.29 € | +74.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 240.19 € | 321.51 € | +33.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,268.67 € | 12,213.24 € | +31.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.01 € | 91.47 € | +11.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.04 € | 39.46 € | +12.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.66 € | 91.18 € | +5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.93 € | 125.07 € | +33.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 654.96 € | 880.17 € | +34.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 501.59 € | 708.96 € | +41.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,091.20 € | 1,565.55 € | +43.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 803.70 € | 1,250.32 € | +55.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 370.64 € | 626.40 € | +69.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 265.70 € | 464.97 € | +75.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Austria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,370.66 € | 2,460.68 € | +79.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 3.70 | -14.3 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | |
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