Cost of living
Rijeka compared to Istria (Croatia)
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Overview comparison
RijekaIstria (Croatia)
Consumer prices in Rijeka are roughly 24% higher than in Istria (Croatia).
Cost of living
| Item | Rijeka | Istria (Croatia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,258 | 1,279 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,253 | 3,638 |
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| Without rent one person | 623 | 754 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,687 | 2,574 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 534.37 | 766.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 900.25 | 1,132.53 |
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| Food person | 441 | 548 |
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| Food family | 1,253 | 1,429 |
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| Transport person | 59.91 | 71.15 |
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| Transport family | 165.12 | 177.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.84 years | 68.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Rijeka | Istria (Croatia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.8 | 16.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 57.41 | 68.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.66 | 9.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.08 | 5.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.24 | 1.57 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.75 | 3.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Rijeka | Istria (Croatia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 651.02 | 573.84 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 493.54 | 532.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 718.47 | 1,026.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 795.54 | 668.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.69 | 117.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.29 | 231.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.62 | 34.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Rijeka | Istria (Croatia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.89 | 4.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,061 | 4,485 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,209 | 1,925 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.53 | 1.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.05% | 42.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.27 | 15.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.79 | 2.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Rijeka | Istria (Croatia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.92 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.67 | 2.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.44 | 3.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.38 | 13.85 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.11 | 9.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.52 | 15.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Rijeka | Istria (Croatia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.27 | 43.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.65 | 7.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.11 | 107.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.45 | 15.75 |
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| Brand Jeans | 88.2 | 99.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.38 | 115.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 272.28 | 675.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,353 | 4,569 |
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