Cost of living comparison
Croatia is 41.4% more expensive than Jamaica overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 75.9% more in Croatia
- Groceries
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pay 31.6% less in Croatia
- Transportation
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pay 6.8% less in Croatia
- Housing
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pay 1.8% more in Croatia
- Childcare
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pay 2.6 times more in Croatia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.8% less in Croatia
- Clothing
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pay 2.1 times more in Croatia
The cost of childcare, clothing, restaurants, and housing in Croatia are more expensive than in Jamaica. Expenses including groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Croatia. Notably, childcare, clothing, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Croatia.
If you lived in Croatia instead of Jamaica, you would:
pay 75.9% more for restaurants
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.25
JMD1,139.11
|
$11.19
HRK77.83
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.80
JMD1,226.24
|
$8.42
HRK58.57
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
JMD209.11
|
$2.80
HRK19.47
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
JMD132.97
|
$1.95
HRK13.59
|
|
pay 31.6% less for groceries
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.62
JMD412.17
|
$1.38
HRK9.58
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.91
JMD929.74
|
$5.36
HRK37.28
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.43
JMD2,110.41
|
$4.40
HRK30.60
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.35
JMD526.21
|
$3.37
HRK23.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.97
JMD466.56
|
$4.26
HRK29.63
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.46
JMD387.01
|
$0.68
HRK4.70
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.21
JMD189.43
|
$0.70
HRK4.85
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
JMD268.67
|
$0.74
HRK5.14
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
JMD191.40
|
$1.03
HRK7.19
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.92
JMD144.40
|
$0.48
HRK3.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.77
JMD120.37
|
$0.51
HRK3.54
|
|
pay 6.8% less for transportation
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.83
JMD759.84
|
$6.04
HRK42.00
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.59
JMD5,909.58
|
$39.44
HRK274.36
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,601.97
JMD6,382,342.18
|
$33,382.54
HRK232,230.34
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.62
JMD3,555.59
|
$13.70
HRK95.34
|
|
pay 1.8% more for housing
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.42
JMD7,611.79
|
$28.67
HRK199.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$594.87
JMD93,508.60
|
$578.08
HRK4,021.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.79
JMD55,927.35
|
$443.55
HRK3,085.65
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.67
JMD15,981.26
|
$127.97
HRK890.26
|
|
pay 2.6 times more for childcare
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$194.86
JMD30,631.30
|
$223.99
HRK1,558.20
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,060.17
JMD323,844.77
|
$8,279.88
HRK57,600.15
|
|
pay 15.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.65
JMD416.02
|
$3.29
HRK22.89
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.05
JMD479.31
|
$2.17
HRK15.09
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.65
JMD1,359.20
|
$5.05
HRK35.13
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.08
JMD6,456.76
|
$44.58
HRK310.12
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.65
JMD1,831.97
|
$6.80
HRK47.33
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for clothing
|
Jamaica
|
Croatia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.19
JMD3,801.83
|
$85.67
HRK595.94
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.83
JMD3,430.84
|
$39.19
HRK272.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.00
JMD10,374.59
|
$99.74
HRK693.84
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$67.67
JMD10,637.24
|
$100.20
HRK697.07
|
|
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