Living Expenses

The Croatian currency is the euro (€). For current exchange rates, please check the Croatian National Bank exchange rate list.

Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, currency exchange offices, post offices or at some hotels’ reception desks. We advise foreign visitors to change larger amounts at a time to avoid high service charges.

Credit cards

Major credit cards like American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard/Eurocard and Visa are widely accepted across the country in shops, hotels and restaurants, but it is advised to check at every point of purchase whether credit cards are accepted or not. Credit cards can be used to withdraw cash from many ATMs across the larger cities.

Estimated monthly living expenses

The cost of living can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits. In particular, if you take full advantage of the available cultural and social opportunities and travel a lot, expenses will be higher.

These estimates shown below are only a very general guide:

• Dormitory price – approximately €100/month; please confirm the current price with the Student Centre Pula
• Private accommodation – approximately €400–600/month for a one-bedroom apartment; shared accommodation may cost less per person
• Food – approximately €250–300/month
• Local transportation (bus) – €38/month for a regular monthly pass; a student fare of €18.60/month may be available to eligible students
• Books – Library available
• Miscellaneous – approximately €130/month

Food

Food costs will vary depending on taste and dietary needs, but will account for a significant part of your budget.

• Daily menu in an average-price restaurant – approximately €13
• Meal in a fast-food restaurant – approximately €8 for a combo meal
• Meal in a student mensa (subsidized meals) – approximately €0.86 for eligible students
• 1 litre of milk – approximately €1.07
• 12 eggs – approximately €3.45
• 1 kg of apples – approximately €1.75
• 1 bottle of red table wine – approximately €5–7
• 2 litres of Coca-Cola – approximately €2.50
• Bread for two people for one day – approximately €1.50

Rented rooms and utilities

Accommodation prices vary according to the type of accommodation, location and facilities. Utilities may be included in the price or charged separately.

• Student dormitory – approximately €100/month; please confirm the current price with the Student Centre Pula
• Rented room – approximately €100–200/month; utilities may be charged separately
• Rental apartment – approximately €400–600/month for a one-bedroom apartment; utilities are usually not included
• Hostel – from approximately €23/night, depending on the date and availability
• Three-star hotel – approximately €145/night on average; prices vary depending on the date and availability

If you want to spend your mobility in private accommodation, here is a useful link:

Accommodation rentals in Istria

Useful phone numbers

• Croatian country code: +385
• Pula city code: 052
• Croatian exit code: 00
• Police: 192
• Fire brigade: 193
• Ambulance: 194
• Emergency Call Service: 112

Pharmacies

Pharmacies are all over the city centre and you can easily locate them by their green cross. Pharmacies on duty work 24 hours, and grocery shops at bus and railway stations are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Drinking water

Water is drinkable and of high quality in the public water supply system throughout the country.