Rijeka ranks 4th of 7 priced cities in Croatia on cost — $1,324 a month in essentials, 46% above Slavonski Brod, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,539 covers that 1.2×. 98.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 10.3 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 6°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 | $550 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $716 |
| Groceries | $164 |
| Dining out | $320 |
| Utilities | $235 |
| Local transport | $55 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,324 |
| Avg net salary | $1,539 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $901 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,222 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Rijeka, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.83 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $74.91 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.37 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.39 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.98 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.61 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.15 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.99 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.26 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.63 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.48 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.87 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.42 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.51 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.73 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.76 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.69 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.39 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.37 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $55.32 |
| Taxi start | $5.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.50 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.89 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $194.14 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $40.52 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $24.67 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $55.51 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.92 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Rijeka has 98.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 6th-highest of 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Rijeka 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 | 6.3°C | 3.3°C | 80% | 64% | 141 mm |
| Feb | 8°C | 5.2°C | 78% | 64% | 150 mm |
| Mar | 10.1°C | 7.5°C | 73% | 56% | 113 mm |
| Apr | 13.6°C | 12°C | 71% | 55% | 95 mm |
| May | 17.9°C | 17.9°C | 76% | 63% | 139 mm |
| Jun | 23.2°C | 25.1°C | 72% | 50% | 83 mm |
| Jul | 25.6°C | 28°C | 67% | 40% | 66 mm |
| Aug | 25.2°C | 27.5°C | 70% | 41% | 78 mm |
| Sep | 20.3°C | 21°C | 76% | 51% | 193 mm |
| Oct | 16°C | 15.6°C | 82% | 61% | 192 mm |
| Nov | 11.4°C | 9.5°C | 83% | 69% | 224 mm |
| Dec | 8.1°C | 5.6°C | 82% | 64% | 169 mm |
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