Dubrovnik, Croatia, Croatia — cost of living
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Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

About Dubrovnik, Croatia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$912
Family of 4 / mo
$2,321
Avg salary (after tax)
$1,332

Dubrovnik, located on the beautiful Adriatic coast of Croatia , is a stunning city known for its rich history and impressive architecture. Often called the "Pearl of the Adriatic," Dubrovnik features ancient city walls that you can walk along, offering breathtaking views of the blue sea and red-tiled roofs below. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is filled with charming streets, historic buildings, and vibrant cafés where visitors can enjoy delicious local cuisine.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $119.68
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $91.33
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $47.24
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $116.53

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $3.53
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $1,148

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.97
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4.73
  • CappuccinoUSD $3.09
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.79
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.75

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $9.45
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $92.6
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $14.18

Food - Grocery

  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.45
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.38
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.65
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $6.62
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6.43
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.44
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.38
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.78
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.01
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $13.48
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.75
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.82
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.87
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.87
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.41
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.98
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.92

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,010
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $713.33
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $659.62
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $420.04
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $761.67
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $529.15

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $27.24
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $115.74
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $11,968
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $62.99
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.56

Transportation

  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.73
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $2.84
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $66.14
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.97
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $9.45
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $31,746
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $31,935

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $33.93
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $304.55

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

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