Cost of Living in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik has a cost of living index of 62/100 (New York = 100). It is 38% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

62/100
Cost Index
$1,820/mo
Median Income
85/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$880/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,850/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 62/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 68/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$80/month
One-Way Ticket$2.8/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.8/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$160/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$48/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$22/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry
Personal CareScore: 50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$95/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

70 Mbps
Internet Speed
$0
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Lapad, Gruž, Montovjerna

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dubrovnik cheap to live in?

Dubrovnik has a cost of living index of 62/100, where New York = 100. It is 38% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,240–$1,736 per month.

How much does rent cost in Dubrovnik?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Dubrovnik costs approximately $1,200/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $880/month.

Is Dubrovnik good for digital nomads?

Dubrovnik has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 70 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $0/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Dubrovnik?

The median net monthly salary in Dubrovnik is approximately $1,820 USD. The income tax rate is around 23%.

How does Dubrovnik compare to New York for cost of living?

Dubrovnik (cost index 62) is 38% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $950/month by moving from New York to Dubrovnik.

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