Island in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Cost of living in Vis
How much a month costs in Vis
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,600 (€2,200–3,200).
Prices in Vis
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €90–200 | $101–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–14 | $11.3–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €22–40 | $25–45 |
| Cappuccino | €2.2–3.2 | $2.5–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3.5–5 | $3.9–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €10–15 | $11.3–16.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 27/100
A value score of 27/100 means Vis gives more quality of life per dollar than 26% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 13th 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 Vis
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 Vis?
About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,600 for a comfortable month and $4,280–6,750 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Vis?
A local meal is €10–14 ($11.3–15.8); 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
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.