🇭🇷 Croatia · #292 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Rijeka

Close to the Croatia average

Ranked #292 of 546 cities · More expensive than 46.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to Croatia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Rijeka

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 418/mo ≈ $478 EUR 314/mo ≈ $359 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 727/mo ≈ $832 EUR 545/mo ≈ $624 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.4% Average
Rent
-3.9% Average
Groceries
-1.5% Average
Restaurants
-1.9% Average
Purchasing Power
-3.3% Average

Living in Rijeka: What to Expect

Rijeka is average by global standards (ranked #292 of 546 cities). It is 1.4% cheaper than the Croatia average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Croatia earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 2,787/month after tax (33.1% effective rate). See full Croatia tax calculator →

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