Island in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia
Cost of living in Korčula
How much a month costs in Korčula
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,590–3,710 (€2,300–3,300).
Prices in Korčula
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €25–55 | $28–62 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–200 | $101–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–14 | $11.3–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3.5 | $2.3–3.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–5 | $3.9–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €3–6 | $3.4–6.8 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–18 | $14–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 24/100
A value score of 24/100 means Korčula gives more quality of life per dollar than 23% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 14th 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Korčula
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Coimbra | Portugal | $1,800–2,590 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Korčula?
About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,590–3,710 for a comfortable month and $4,500–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Korčula?
A local meal is €10–14 ($11.3–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €22–40 ($25–45) 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
- Korčula Tourist Board
- Jadrolinija ferries
- Krilo Kapetan Luka catamarans
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.