Dubrovnik is the most expensive of Croatia's 7 priced cities — $1,751 a month in essentials, 93% above Slavonski Brod at $906. The average net salary of $1,508 covers that 0.9×. 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 7.9 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 9°C, Jul 27°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $946 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,510 |
| Groceries | $142 |
| Dining out | $380 |
| Utilities | $227 |
| Local transport | $56 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,751 |
| Avg net salary | $1,508 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,259 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,060 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Dubrovnik, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $80.68 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.26 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.32 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.55 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.54 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.09 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.23 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.24 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.37 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.22 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.88 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.42 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.80 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.27 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.88 |
| Monthly transit pass | $56.47 |
| Taxi start | $4.61 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.84 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $185.81 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $41.01 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.05 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $71.07 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.36 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Dubrovnik has 98.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 7th-highest of 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Dubrovnik runs 7 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6°C | 5.4°C | 71% | 52% | 155 mm |
| Feb | 10.5°C | 7.6°C | 72% | 51% | 149 mm |
| Mar | 12.1°C | 9.5°C | 68% | 52% | 147 mm |
| Apr | 15.1°C | 13.5°C | 68% | 47% | 106 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 19.4°C | 73% | 51% | 112 mm |
| Jun | 24.1°C | 26.1°C | 70% | 37% | 58 mm |
| Jul | 27°C | 29.5°C | 63% | 18% | 34 mm |
| Aug | 26.9°C | 29.6°C | 65% | 24% | 53 mm |
| Sep | 22.6°C | 23.6°C | 69% | 40% | 117 mm |
| Oct | 18.2°C | 18°C | 75% | 44% | 159 mm |
| Nov | 14.1°C | 12.5°C | 76% | 57% | 258 mm |
| Dec | 10.3°C | 7.7°C | 75% | 50% | 167 mm |
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