Croatia is a very beautiful and diverse country. I was one of the lucky ones who grew up living right new to the country. From when I was younger up to this date, this land has changed a lot, especially in terms of tourism. Every year there are more and more people coming to enjoy the summer vacation on the coast of the Mediterranean sea. In the month of June this year, and that is just one month 2.6 million people came to Croatia, that is 31% more than last year! I also did a trip this past June, to Paklenica. That is the spot me and my family visited almost every year for the past 18… It is our little tradition that still goes on, every year!
So if you’re thinking of going, I got together a simple budget plan that can give you a basic information on how to plan your trip. Luckily, the seaside country is fairly cheap, compared to other European capital cities.
Prices are displayed per person (1) and they are based on my personal experience. For easier user experience I put all the prices in Euros, even though they use Kuna in Croatia (1 Eur=7.3Kuna)
Budget Plan for a trip to Croatia
DAILY: Average 25 € PER DAY //15€ for accommodation + 7€ for food + 3€ for the local transport
MONTHLY: You can easily live comfortably with 815€ for a month, including accommodation car gas/transport, food and drinks, extras (like sea doo, paddle board or jet ski rent) It all depends on you, choosing a lower class hostel can give you an option of renting an ATV for a day, rather than spending money on expensive hotels. All up to you though and your style of traveling.
Average Prices
FOOD:
Seafood dinner for 2: 30€
Big pizza: 6-8€
A plate of pasta: 8-9€
Simple meat dish: 11€
Fresh fruit and veggies: Around 1-3€ per kilo
(I would really recommend the local or street markets, they are super common around Croatia, cheap and delicious, homegrown veggies and fruit!)
TRANSPORT:
Local / town buses: 1.5€
Buses (longer, like one-hour distances): 7€
Cost of fuel (currently 8 Kn per liter for Euro super 95): 1.2€
ACCOMMODATION:
Private accommodation is the most affordable option with prices as low as €25-35 per person. See more on Accommodation in Croatia See hostels, for better solo traveler deals!
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Hostels cost about €15 to €30 per person. It’s a good deal if you’re traveling alone since private accommodation is usually doubled only. Some of the hostels in Croatia are truly deluxe. See the 10 best hostels in Croatia
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Other notes on taking a trip to Croatia
- There’s ATM’s available mostly everywhere,
- They accept credit cards in every hotel and restaurant and grocery store
- Small businesses, street bakeries, and street shops are operated by cash.
Feel free to message me with any questions you might have, about visiting Croatia. Happy travels!
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