Pula ranks 3rd of 7 priced cities in Croatia on cost — $1,292 a month in essentials, 43% above Slavonski Brod, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,540 covers that 1.2×. 100.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 8°C, Jul 26°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 | $553 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $735 |
| Groceries | $172 |
| Dining out | $337 |
| Utilities | $195 |
| Local transport | $35 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,292 |
| Avg net salary | $1,540 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,004 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,340 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Pula, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.56 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $69.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.80 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.58 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.46 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.61 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.98 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.09 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.25 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.57 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.15 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.98 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.95 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.11 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.97 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.73 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.08 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.56 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $34.58 |
| Taxi start | $3.46 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.82 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $154.11 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $41.01 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $27.08 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $57.63 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.05 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Pula has 100.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 4th-highest of 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Pula runs 5 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 | 7.9°C | 4.3°C | 75% | 56% | 106 mm |
| Feb | 9°C | 5.6°C | 75% | 56% | 116 mm |
| Mar | 10.7°C | 7.5°C | 72% | 50% | 85 mm |
| Apr | 13.6°C | 11.5°C | 71% | 51% | 76 mm |
| May | 17.9°C | 17.3°C | 75% | 58% | 103 mm |
| Jun | 23.1°C | 24.6°C | 72% | 45% | 61 mm |
| Jul | 25.8°C | 28.1°C | 68% | 35% | 47 mm |
| Aug | 25.7°C | 27.8°C | 69% | 37% | 70 mm |
| Sep | 21.3°C | 21.6°C | 72% | 46% | 179 mm |
| Oct | 17.2°C | 16.3°C | 77% | 54% | 162 mm |
| Nov | 12.9°C | 10.4°C | 76% | 60% | 193 mm |
| Dec | 9.6°C | 6.7°C | 77% | 56% | 140 mm |
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