Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 0.0% lower than in Croatia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 8.1% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 37.6% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 2.4% lower than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 5.9% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 19.6% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 14.00 € | +16.7 % |
| 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 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.14 € | 2.00 € | -6.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 2.16 € | -20.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 € | 1.60 € | -22.0 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 3.94 € | -5.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.27 € | 1.21 € | -5.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 0.64 € | -47.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.21 € | 2.60 € | -19.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.48 € | 5.51 € | +22.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.78 € | 3.29 € | -12.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.84 € | 6.18 € | +27.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.95 € | +40.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.78 € | +17.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.80 € | +5.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 1.01 € | +1.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 0.70 € | +36.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.74 € | +44.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 € | 1.12 € | +1.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 0.66 € | -35.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 € | 1.10 € | -22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 € | 1.80 € | -5.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.90 € | 5.50 € | +12.2 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.30 € | 1.50 € | +15.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 46.50 € | 30.00 € | -35.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 3.67 € | +22.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 2.09 € | +30.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.90 € | 23.00 € | +158.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.70 € | 5.86 € | +2.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,928.57 € | 33,365.00 € | +1.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,942.14 € | 26,817.15 € | +16.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 164.54 € | 129.91 € | -21.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.20 € | 17.53 € | -8.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.73 € | 29.56 € | +6.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.23 € | 40.06 € | -5.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.24 € | 13.66 € | +11.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.00 € | 8.00 € | +14.3 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 245.87 € | 442.03 € | +79.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,268.67 € | 8,563.25 € | -7.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.01 € | 74.67 € | -7.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.23 € | 31.51 € | -10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.81 € | 77.87 € | -10.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.76 € | 91.39 € | -2.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 650.75 € | 924.65 € | +42.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 498.58 € | 715.08 € | +43.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,084.38 € | 1,461.70 € | +34.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 798.66 € | 1,071.62 € | +34.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 365.20 € | 337.75 € | -7.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 261.87 € | 213.43 € | -18.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,326.30 € | 1,715.16 € | +29.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 3.52 | -18.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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