

Croatia holidays: Currency & costs
Currency in Croatia and typical costs
Croatia joined the European Union in 2013 and, as of 1 January 2023, the official currency is the euro (€).
Bringing GBP or US dollars and exchanging locally is straightforward, although you'll usually find the most competitive rates at banks or reputable bureaux de change.
Note: prices below are indicative and reflect approximate costs in January 2023.
Restaurants
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
12€
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
60€
McMeal at McDonalds (or equivalent combo meal)
8€
Domestic beer (0.5 litre draught)
3.50€
Imported beer (0.33 litre bottle)
4€
Cappuccino (regular)
2.25€
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 litre bottle)
2.72€
Water (0.33 litre bottle)
2.14€
Markets
Milk (regular), 1 litre
1.09€
Loaf of fresh white bread (500g)
1.46€
Rice (white), 1kg
2.68€
Eggs (12)
3.30€
Local cheese, 1kg
10.50€
Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless), 1kg
8.60€
Beef round, 1kg (or equivalent red meat)
11€
Apples, 1kg
1.58€
Banana, 1kg
1.50€
Oranges, 1kg
1.70€
Tomato, 1kg
2.23€
Potato, 1kg
1.21€
Onion, 1kg
1.12€
Lettuce (1 head)
1.10€
Water (1.5 litre bottle)
1.10€
Bottle of wine (mid-range)
7€
Domestic beer (0.5 litre bottle)
1.46€
Imported beer (0.33 litre bottle)
1.89€
Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro)
5€
Transportation
One-way ticket (local transport)
1.30€
Monthly pass (regular price)
48€
Taxi start (normal tariff)
3€
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
1€
Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff)
10€
Gasoline (1 litre)
1.50€












