🇭🇷 Croatia · #289 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Rijeka

Close to the Croatia average

Ranked #289 of 538 cities · More expensive than 46.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Croatia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Rijeka

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 398/mo ≈ $460 EUR 299/mo ≈ $345 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 693/mo ≈ $801 EUR 520/mo ≈ $601 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.6% Average
Rent
-4.0% Average
Groceries
-1.6% Average
Restaurants
-2.4% Average
Purchasing Power
-2.1% Average

Living in Rijeka: What to Expect

Rijeka is average by global standards (ranked #289 of 538 cities). It is 1.6% 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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