Town in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
Cost of living in Opatija
How much a month costs in Opatija
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,910–2,700 (€1,700–2,400).
Prices in Opatija
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €700–1,100 | $788–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €500–800 | $563–900 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €85–160 | $96–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €9–14 | $10.1–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–38 | $23–43 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| 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: 51/100
A value score of 51/100 means Opatija gives more quality of life per dollar than 50% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 82/100. It's the 4th 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 Opatija
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Opatija?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $1,910–2,700 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,630 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Opatija?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €700–1,100 ($788–1,240) a month in the center and €500–800 ($563–900) outside it.
How much does food cost in Opatija?
A local meal is €9–14 ($10.1–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €20–38 ($23–43) 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.