Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Croatia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Croatia is 25.3% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Croatia is 24.7% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Croatia are 22.7% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Croatia are 16.5% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Croatia are 36.2% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Croatia is 22.9% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 60.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 8.00 € | -27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.50 € | -41.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 4.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.19 € | 2.17 € | -32.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 2.70 € | -3.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.94 € | 2.08 € | +7.4 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 4.14 € | -5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 1.27 € | -21.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.19 € | +15.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.77 € | 3.21 € | -14.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.98 € | 4.49 € | -43.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.52 € | 3.76 € | -31.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.49 € | 4.80 € | -43.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 0.67 € | -46.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.67 € | -28.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 0.75 € | -39.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 0.99 € | -31.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.51 € | -45.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.52 € | -47.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.09 € | -21.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 1.03 € | +51.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.42 € | -36.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.91 € | -30.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.3 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 1.30 € | -31.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 62.00 € | 46.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.80 € | 3.00 € | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.61 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.70 € | 8.90 € | -72.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.78 € | 5.69 € | -16.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 32,928.57 € | +1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,768.44 € | 22,977.56 € | -27.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 185.24 € | 166.05 € | -10.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.48 € | 19.22 € | -14.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.05 € | 27.87 € | -7.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.68 € | 42.02 € | +28.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.18 € | 12.24 € | -24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 703.11 € | 240.19 € | -65.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,186.40 € | 9,268.67 € | -9.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.32 € | 82.01 € | -9.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.49 € | 35.04 € | -9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.48 € | 86.66 € | -5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.71 € | 93.93 € | -22.8 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.80 € | 654.96 € | -15.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 608.26 € | 501.59 € | -17.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,435.46 € | 1,091.20 € | -24.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,132.38 € | 803.70 € | -29.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 529.24 € | 370.64 € | -30.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 361.19 € | 265.70 € | -26.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,360.88 € | 1,370.66 € | -41.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.32 | +18.0 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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