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Discussion in 'Croatia' started by EasyExpat, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. EasyExpat

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    Hi,

    We are interested by your feedback on the cost of living in Croatia. With Easy Expat we have already a useful tool to compare the cost of living in some major cities in the world.

    However we do not cover all the countries, nor all the destination where you can eventually decide to expatriate.

    If you live in Croatia, you can help the community and give information about the cost of living in Croatia. You might be able to give indication and comments on the needs:
    :arrow: Food (what to expect, what to find).
    :arrow: Accommodation price in Croatia. Rent?
    :arrow: Transport (public transport but also the necessity and cost of using a car)
    :arrow: Services (gaz, electricity, telephone, internet...)
    :arrow: Tax
    :arrow: Health, Education
    :arrow: Entertainment (restaurant, cinema, theatre...)
    :arrow: ... etc.

    Thanks in advance for sharing your experience with the community :cool:
     
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    Cost of living in Croatia, Zagreb

    Based on our guide for expatriation to Croatia and Zagreb and information from our expat author @elaineritchel:

    The cost of living in Zagreb is quite high relative to average salary, which ranges from 5,000 - 10,000 kuna (658 - 1317 euro) monthly.

    Coffee, beer, and wines by the glass are typically very affordable compared to other European countries. Lunches are generally quite cheap, but dinner in a restaurant (rather than a casual grill) can be fairly expensive. For a main dish, a side, and a beverage, it's not unusual to pay around 150 kunas per person. Clothing, electronics, furniture, and other household furnishings are relatively pricey in Croatia.

    Studio apartment in the center - 250 to 300 euro
    Coffee (espresso shot) with milk - 10-15 kunas
    Pint of local beer - 12-15 kunas
    Liter of milk - 7 kunas
    Eggs (10) - 15-20 kunas
    Bakery sandwich - 10-15 kunas
    Restaurant lunch - 35-50 kunas
    Restaurant dinner - 70-150 kunas
    Tram/bus ticket - 15 kunas
    Pair of sneakers - 550 kunas
    Toaster - 260 kunas
    Bottle of shampoo - 18 kunas

    Do you have any other detail? Any comment? :cool:
     
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    Hi,
    It is worth mentioning that local currency is called Kuna, usualy labeled as "kn" or "HRK" (HRvatska Kuna). It has got its name from a small, furry animal called kuna (eng. marten, similar to weasel), whose fur was used as commodity money in ancient times. :)

    To get the latest exchange rates for Kuna, it is best to look at Croatian National Bank (Hrvatska Narodna Banka) web site at HNB.hr.

    The exchange rate for Euro is around 7.5 Kunas for 1 Euro, and has been stable for years. When exchanging Euro to Kuna in local currency exchange shops, you should not get much less than 7.5 : 1, your lowest limit should be 7.3, so be carefull.

    Kn to Eur:
    10 Kn = 1.33 Eur
    100 Kn = 13.33 Eur
    1000 Kn = 133.3 Eur

    Eur to Kn:

    1 Eur = 7.5 Kn
    10 Eur = 75 Kn
    100 Eur = 750 Kn

    I hope this helps.
    Danijel
     
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    Hi Danijel and Welcome to EasyExpat.com.
    Thanks a lot for your advice.
    See you soon on the forum (we have opened plenty of discussions to help expats in Croatia where you can also participate :thumbup: ).
     
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