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Cost of living in Dubrovnik

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Dubrovnik

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,700–3,940 (€2,400–3,500).

Lean$1,460–2,030€1,300–1,800 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$2,700–3,940€2,400–3,500 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$5,060–7,880€4,500–7,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Dubrovnik

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemEURUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)€900–1,500$1,010–1,690
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)€650–1,000$731–1,130
Hostel dorm bed (night)€30–70$34–79
Mid-range hotel room (night)€120–260$135–293
Food and drink
Local meal or street food€10–15$11.3–16.9
Mid-range restaurant, per person€25–45$28–51
Cappuccino€2.5–4$2.8–4.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar€4–6.5$4.5–7.3
Getting around
Public transport, one ride€2–3$2.3–3.4
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km€8–14$9.0–15.8
Work and life
Gym membership (month)€35–55$39–62
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)€10–20$11–23

Value for money: 17/100

A value score of 17/100 means Dubrovnik gives more quality of life per dollar than 16% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 75/100. It's the 16th most affordable of 17 places we cover in Croatia.

Quality factorScore
Safety75
Air quality95
Internet57
Healthcare74
Weather50
Friendly locals75
English100

Cost of living across Croatia

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Krk$1,800–2,59053/100
Rijeka$1,800–2,59046/100
Šibenik$1,910–2,70048/100
Poreč$1,910–2,70052/100
Opatija$1,910–2,70051/100
Pula$2,030–2,81043/100
Zagreb$2,030–2,93040/100
Zadar$2,030–2,93041/100
Makarska$2,140–3,04031/100
Trogir$2,140–3,04040/100
Split$2,250–3,15030/100
Rovinj$2,480–3,60027/100
Vis$2,480–3,60027/100
Korčula$2,590–3,71024/100
Brač$2,590–3,83024/100
Dubrovnik$2,700–3,94017/100
Hvar$3,150–5,0607/100

Cheaper alternatives to Dubrovnik

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
OhridNorth Macedonia$829–1,290
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690
MostarBosnia and Herzegovina$920–1,320
BrașovRomania$1,160–1,690
SkopjeNorth Macedonia$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Dubrovnik?

About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,700–3,940 for a comfortable month and $5,060–7,880 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Dubrovnik?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €900–1,500 ($1,010–1,690) a month in the center and €650–1,000 ($731–1,130) outside it.

How much does food cost in Dubrovnik?

A local meal is €10–15 ($11.3–16.9); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) per person.

Is Croatia expensive?

Prices in Croatia are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.