Island in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
Cost of living in Krk
How much a month costs in Krk
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,800–2,590 (€1,600–2,300).
Prices in Krk
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €600–950 | $675–1,070 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €450–700 | $506–788 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–150 | $90–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–14 | $10.1–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–6 | $3.4–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–5 | $2.3–5.6 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–18 | $11–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–50 | $34–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 53/100
A value score of 53/100 means Krk gives more quality of life per dollar than 52% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 1st 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 Krk
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Krk?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $1,800–2,590 for a comfortable month and $3,150–5,060 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Krk?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €600–950 ($675–1,070) a month in the center and €450–700 ($506–788) outside it.
How much does food cost in Krk?
A local meal is €9–14 ($10.1–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) 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
- Jadrolinija (line 332 tariff 2026)
- Krk Tourist Board
- Dom zdravlja PGŽ
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.