Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Greece 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Greece is 5.7% higher than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Greece is 0.3% lower than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Greece are 22.0% lower than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Greece are 7.0% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Greece are 8.2% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Greece is 27.1% lower than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 9.00 € | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.14 € | 3.42 € | +59.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 2.05 € | -24.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 0.52 € | -74.8 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 5.75 € | +38.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.12 € | -11.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.03 € | -14.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 3.89 € | +21.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.48 € | 5.49 € | +22.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.78 € | 4.20 € | +11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.84 € | 5.63 € | +16.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.83 € | +23.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.81 € | +21.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.59 € | -21.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.87 € | -12.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.51 € | -1.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.47 € | -7.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 0.96 € | -13.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.78 € | -24.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.75 € | +23.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 2.51 € | +32.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.90 € | 4.60 € | -6.1 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 1.20 € | -7.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.50 € | 30.00 € | -35.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 1.69 € | +5.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 15.00 € | +68.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 € | 6.94 € | +21.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,928.57 € | 26,000.00 € | -21.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,942.14 € | 25,192.38 € | +9.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.54 € | 191.86 € | +16.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.20 € | 21.48 € | +11.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.73 € | 29.12 € | +5.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.23 € | 42.39 € | +0.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.24 € | 21.68 € | +77.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 8.50 € | +21.4 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 245.87 € | 407.52 € | +65.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,268.67 € | 8,250.91 € | -11.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.01 € | 77.52 € | -4.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.23 € | 36.08 € | +2.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.81 € | 81.97 € | -5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.76 € | 101.96 € | +8.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 650.75 € | 480.98 € | -26.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 498.58 € | 394.15 € | -20.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,084.38 € | 815.55 € | -24.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 798.66 € | 675.23 € | -15.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 365.20 € | 258.21 € | -29.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.87 € | 213.33 € | -18.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Greece Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,326.30 € | 964.19 € | -27.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 4.62 | +7.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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