Croatia
A sun-drenched Croatian island known for its lavender fields, Venetian-era old town, yacht-filled harbor, and a vibrant summer party scene.
#100 of 250
11% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 586
Based on NYC = 100 index
Hvar is the 100. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 586 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 76% above the median city and adds $ 99 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 168, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 29.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 88% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 4. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
22 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Hvar, Croatia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/hvar. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 968.07 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Balkan Property Portals |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,053.49 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Balkan Property Portals |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 5.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Milk (1 liter) | 0.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Eggs (12) | 2.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Bread (500g) | 0.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Konzum |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 5.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Imported Beer (0.33L) | 5.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.04 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 168.32 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 29.37 / month | 1 | 2026-10-07 | European Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 31.77 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 33.24 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 83.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 86.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 44.69 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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