Town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Cost of living in Makarska
How much a month costs in Makarska
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,140–3,040 (€1,900–2,700).
Prices in Makarska
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €500–900 | $563–1,010 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €400–700 | $450–788 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €22–45 | $25–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–170 | $90–191 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–32 | $20–36 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–4.5 | $3.4–5.1 |
| 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) | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 31/100
A value score of 31/100 means Makarska gives more quality of life per dollar than 30% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 72/100. It's the 9th 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 Makarska?
About $1,130–1,690 on a lean budget, $2,140–3,040 for a comfortable month and $3,940–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Makarska?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €500–900 ($563–1,010) a month in the center and €400–700 ($450–788) outside it.
How much does food cost in Makarska?
A local meal is €8–12 ($9.0–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €18–32 ($20–36) 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
- Makarska Tourist Board
- Jadrolinija ferries
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.