Cheapest priced citySlavonski Brod$906 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityDubrovnik$1,751 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$599across 7 priced cities
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City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slavonski Brod | $906 | $311 | $576 | $128 | $251 | $181 | $35 | $1,525 |
| Osijek | $1,109 | $421 | $658 | $148 | $259 | $243 | $38 | $1,395 |
| Pula | $1,292 | $553 | $735 | $172 | $337 | $195 | $35 | $1,540 |
| Rijeka | $1,324 | $550 | $716 | $164 | $320 | $235 | $55 | $1,539 |
| Zagreb | $1,467 | $668 | $886 | $173 | $311 | $260 | $55 | $1,956 |
| Split | $1,588 | $741 | $1,034 | $167 | $373 | $267 | $40 | $1,652 |
| Dubrovnik | $1,751 | $946 | $1,510 | $142 | $380 | $227 | $56 | $1,508 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
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