Town in Istria, Croatia
Cost of living in Rovinj
How much a month costs in Rovinj
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,600 (€2,200–3,200).
Prices in Rovinj
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €650–1,100 | $731–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €500–800 | $563–900 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €25–50 | $28–56 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–220 | $113–248 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | €2.2–3.5 | $2.5–3.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–5.5 | $3.9–6.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–18 | $14–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–45 | $34–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 27/100
A value score of 27/100 means Rovinj gives more quality of life per dollar than 26% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 12th 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 Rovinj
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 Rovinj?
About $1,350–1,910 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,600 for a comfortable month and $4,500–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Rovinj?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €650–1,100 ($731–1,240) a month in the center and €500–800 ($563–900) outside it.
How much does food cost in Rovinj?
A local meal is €10–15 ($11.3–16.9); 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
- Rovinj-Rovigno Tourist Board
- Istria Tourist Board
- Pula Airport
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.