Osijek ranks 2nd of 7 priced cities in Croatia on cost — $1,109 a month in essentials, 22% above Slavonski Brod, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,395 covers that 1.3×. 100.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 14.9 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Jul 24°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 | $421 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $658 |
| Groceries | $148 |
| Dining out | $259 |
| Utilities | $243 |
| Local transport | $38 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,109 |
| Avg net salary | $1,395 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $849 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,224 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Osijek, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.53 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.17 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.22 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.75 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.76 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.47 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.93 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.21 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.57 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.92 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.62 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.06 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.81 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.73 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.20 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.68 |
| Monthly transit pass | $38.24 |
| Taxi start | $2.31 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.15 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $199.29 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $44.02 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.30 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $48.64 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.43 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Osijek has 100.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 2nd-highest of 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Osijek runs 4 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 | 1.6°C | -2°C | 85% | 67% | 51 mm |
| Feb | 5.1°C | 1.8°C | 77% | 61% | 50 mm |
| Mar | 8.1°C | 5°C | 68% | 56% | 45 mm |
| Apr | 12.7°C | 10.3°C | 64% | 53% | 47 mm |
| May | 17.3°C | 16.5°C | 69% | 60% | 71 mm |
| Jun | 22.3°C | 23.2°C | 68% | 52% | 59 mm |
| Jul | 24.1°C | 25.2°C | 63% | 40% | 57 mm |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 24.9°C | 65% | 42% | 55 mm |
| Sep | 18.5°C | 18.1°C | 70% | 48% | 56 mm |
| Oct | 13°C | 11.5°C | 78% | 54% | 50 mm |
| Nov | 7.5°C | 5.1°C | 84% | 68% | 59 mm |
| Dec | 3.4°C | 0.2°C | 87% | 68% | 51 mm |
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