Island in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Cost of living in Hvar
How much a month costs in Hvar
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,150–5,060 (€2,800–4,500).
Prices in Hvar
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–80 | $34–90 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €110–300 | $124–338 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €12–18 | $14–20 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €28–50 | $32–56 |
| Cappuccino | €2.5–4 | $2.8–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–7 | $5.6–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €3–6 | $3.4–6.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 7/100
A value score of 7/100 means Hvar gives more quality of life per dollar than 6% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 72/100. It's the 17th most affordable of 17 places we cover in Croatia.
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Cost of living across Croatia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Krk | $1,800–2,590 | 53/100 |
| Rijeka | $1,800–2,590 | 46/100 |
| Šibenik | $1,910–2,700 | 48/100 |
| Poreč | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Opatija | $1,910–2,700 | 51/100 |
| Pula | $2,030–2,810 | 43/100 |
| Zagreb | $2,030–2,930 | 40/100 |
| Zadar | $2,030–2,930 | 41/100 |
| Makarska | $2,140–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Trogir | $2,140–3,040 | 40/100 |
| Split | $2,250–3,150 | 30/100 |
| Rovinj | $2,480–3,600 | 27/100 |
| Vis | $2,480–3,600 | 27/100 |
| Korčula | $2,590–3,710 | 24/100 |
| Brač | $2,590–3,830 | 24/100 |
| Dubrovnik | $2,700–3,940 | 17/100 |
| Hvar | $3,150–5,060 | 7/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hvar?
About $1,690–2,480 on a lean budget, $3,150–5,060 for a comfortable month and $5,630–10,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Hvar?
A local meal is €12–18 ($14–20); a mid-range restaurant is €28–50 ($32–56) per person.
Is Croatia expensive?
Prices in Croatia are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Hvar Tourist Board
- Jadrolinija ferries
- Croatian National Tourist Board
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.