Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 8.1% higher than in Croatia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 20.5% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 70.4% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 30.1% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 3.4% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 45.9% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 39.83 € | 50.00 € | +25.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.39 € | 2.50 € | +4.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.65 € | 3.00 € | +13.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.66 € | 1.74 € | +4.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.08 € | 1.87 € | -10.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 1.28 € | -11.3 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.96 € | 3.32 € | -16.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 0.98 € | +1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.56 € | -41.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.63 € | 2.23 € | -15.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.98 € | 4.80 € | +20.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.72 € | 3.01 € | -18.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.45 € | 5.07 € | +14.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.84 € | +44.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.75 € | +20.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.71 € | +4.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.84 € | -4.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.38 € | 0.57 € | +49.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.39 € | 0.62 € | +59.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.94 € | 0.97 € | +2.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 € | 0.65 € | -34.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.32 € | 5.00 € | -6.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.26 € | 0.96 € | -23.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.71 € | 1.59 € | -7.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.52 € | 5.00 € | +10.5 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.33 € | 1.50 € | +13.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 € | 39.00 € | -13.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.64 € | 3.45 € | +30.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.28 € | 1.88 € | +47.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 6.66 € | 21.22 € | +218.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.92 € | 6.28 € | +6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,906.65 € | 23,700.00 € | -0.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,566.49 € | 23,351.90 € | +3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 161.78 € | 131.02 € | -19.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.12 € | 0.15 € | +26.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 23.75 € | 35.07 € | +47.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.79 € | 38.68 € | -0.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.45 € | 12.66 € | +21.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5.96 € | 8.00 € | +34.2 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 127.61 € | 364.30 € | +185.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,343.15 € | 7,392.97 € | +38.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.00 € | 71.68 € | -1.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.38 € | 29.56 € | -8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.78 € | 70.39 € | -4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 84.10 € | 85.01 € | +1.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 452.47 € | 735.25 € | +62.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 348.23 € | 603.03 € | +73.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 706.66 € | 1,240.94 € | +75.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 550.28 € | 927.79 € | +68.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 273.47 € | 296.67 € | +8.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 206.89 € | 183.59 € | -11.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 956.44 € | 1,680.54 € | +75.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.46 | 2.35 | -32.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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