City in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
Cost of living in Rijeka
How much a month costs in Rijeka
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,800–2,590 (€1,600–2,300).
Prices in Rijeka
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €450–750 | $506–844 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €350–600 | $394–675 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €18–35 | $20–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €65–120 | $73–135 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €7–11 | $7.9–12.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €15–26 | $17–29 |
| Cappuccino | €1.8–2.5 | $2.0–2.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–4 | $3.4–4.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1.5–2 | $1.7–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €5–9 | $5.6–10.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–40 | $28–45 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 46/100
A value score of 46/100 means Rijeka gives more quality of life per dollar than 45% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 2nd 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 Rijeka?
About $1,010–1,460 on a lean budget, $1,800–2,590 for a comfortable month and $3,380–5,400 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Rijeka?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €450–750 ($506–844) a month in the center and €350–600 ($394–675) outside it.
How much does food cost in Rijeka?
A local meal is €7–11 ($7.9–12.4); a mid-range restaurant is €15–26 ($17–29) 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.