Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 1.8% higher than in Croatia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 11.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 50.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 3.7% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 2.8% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 48.8% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 45.00 € | -10.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.96 € | 8.00 € | +15.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.65 € | 2.50 € | -5.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.80 € | 3.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.82 € | 1.79 € | -2.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.92 € | -13.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.59 € | 1.32 € | -17.0 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.01 € | 3.59 € | -10.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.05 € | +1.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.58 € | -44.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.90 € | 2.37 € | -18.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.34 € | 5.00 € | +15.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.88 € | 3.13 € | -19.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.59 € | 5.34 € | +16.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.88 € | +44.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.77 € | +19.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.74 € | +3.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.93 € | +0.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.43 € | 0.60 € | +40.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.43 € | 0.66 € | +54.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.99 € | 1.01 € | +2.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.01 € | 0.66 € | -34.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.34 € | 5.00 € | -6.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.32 € | 1.00 € | -23.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 1.66 € | -6.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.63 € | 5.10 € | +10.1 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.46 € | 1.50 € | +2.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 44.08 € | 33.98 € | -22.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.66 € | 3.50 € | +31.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.47 € | 1.77 € | +20.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.65 € | 21.08 € | +216.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.80 € | 6.22 € | +7.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,032.01 € | 25,000.00 € | -0.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,344.54 € | 24,727.51 € | +5.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 161.60 € | 126.68 € | -21.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.54 € | 19.22 € | -1.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 23.87 € | 32.41 € | +35.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.03 € | 38.83 € | -0.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.62 € | 12.49 € | +17.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 142.62 € | 378.53 € | +165.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,462.96 € | 7,729.93 € | +19.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.59 € | 69.75 € | -7.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.02 € | 28.61 € | -13.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.34 € | 70.91 € | -9.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.64 € | 82.93 € | -2.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 508.66 € | 756.62 € | +48.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 389.16 € | 614.99 € | +58.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 820.54 € | 1,234.53 € | +50.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 626.55 € | 933.12 € | +48.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 307.24 € | 288.39 € | -6.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 227.33 € | 182.76 € | -19.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,060.55 € | 1,765.31 € | +66.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.96 | 3.05 | -23.0 % |
| Last update: | December 2023 | December 2023 | |
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