Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Portugal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Portugal is 6.5% lower than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Portugal is 3.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Portugal are 41.6% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portugal are 17.4% lower than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Portugal are 4.0% lower than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portugal is 22.3% lower than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 11.00 € | -8.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 € | 45.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 € | 8.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.50 € | 2.50 € | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.24 € | 1.79 € | -20.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.69 € | 1.76 € | -34.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.10 € | 1.20 € | -43.1 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.07 € | 0.95 € | -11.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.31 € | 1.29 € | -2.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 0.65 € | -47.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.32 € | 2.82 € | -15.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.77 € | 4.65 € | -2.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.91 € | 3.02 € | -22.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.09 € | 5.70 € | +12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.88 € | +22.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.59 € | -13.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.73 € | -5.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.99 € | -4.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.68 € | +24.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.50 € | 0.78 € | +55.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.10 € | 1.36 € | +24.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.14 € | 0.68 € | -39.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 4.99 € | -28.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.48 € | 1.11 € | -25.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.89 € | 2.10 € | +11.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5.00 € | 5.50 € | +10.0 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.13 € | 2.00 € | +77.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 47.00 € | 40.00 € | -14.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.01 € | 1.45 € | -28.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.49 € | 1.70 € | +14.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 28,450.00 € | 30,043.00 € | +5.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 22,647.76 € | 34,064.76 € | +50.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 172.79 € | 113.99 € | -34.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.18 € | 18.38 € | -8.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.14 € | 36.83 € | +26.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 44.90 € | 38.59 € | -14.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.12 € | 14.55 € | +10.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.00 € | 7.95 € | +13.6 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 263.36 € | 459.79 € | +74.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,479.17 € | 11,225.17 € | +18.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 83.68 € | 80.40 € | -3.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.74 € | 35.27 € | -1.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.26 € | 79.29 € | -9.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 93.48 € | 91.25 € | -2.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 658.44 € | 913.48 € | +38.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 502.30 € | 722.47 € | +43.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,112.32 € | 1,572.33 € | +41.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 820.87 € | 1,172.96 € | +42.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 384.95 € | 338.76 € | -12.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 280.88 € | 244.11 € | -13.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Portugal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,384.70 € | 1,116.97 € | -19.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.77 | 4.74 | +25.7 % |
| Last update: | 6 December 2025 | 6 December 2025 | |
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