Coffee or espresso in Croatia costs between 6-15 kuna in most places. There are some places where coffee costs less and more, but they are very rare. The price is usually around HRK 10 in Zagreb and in places where there are many tourists.
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Average prices for restaurant and bar drinks are equally competitive. A 500ml glass of draught beer will be around US$5. A 330ml bottle of imported beer is similar. A bottle of mid-priced wine will be around USD / EUR €30 – 35.
Costs of Food and Drink in CroatiaIn the very best restaurants of major tourist destinations Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar, a two-course dinner excluding drinks and tips will be around US$80. At the opposite end of the scale, a similar meal in a mid-range restaurant will be around USD / EUR €50.
Average prices for restaurant and bar drinks are equally competitive. A 500ml glass of draught beer will be around US$5. A 330ml bottle of imported beer is similar. A bottle of mid-priced wine will be around USD / EUR €30 – 35.
We recommend that you arrive with at least around $100 reserved for each day of your trip to Dubrovnik (about ?75 or ?88). This will allow for an enjoyable, budget-conscious trip. If you are a high-end traveler, you must raise this budget accordingly.
Croatia is more expensive than some of its neighboring Balkan countries, however compared to much of Western Europe it is seen as an affordable tourist destination. Like a lot of Mediterranean countries, Croatia can be more expensive in tourist hotspots and along the coast in areas such as Split and Dubrovnik.
Currency: KunaThe kuna is still the country's currency, even though Croatia became a member of the European Union on 1 July 2013. However, the euro is increasingly accepted particularly for large amounts. If you travel to Croatia by car, you'll find that you can also pay toll charges in euros.
You should know that Croatia's drinking water is high in quality thanks to the numerous spring water sources throughout the country. So yes, tap water is OK to drink in Croatia.
The couvert is a “cover charge” that is a prima facie charge for bread, which is brought to the table automatically in most places. Menus usually list the couvert and its cost, which can range from 5kn to 20kn or more. Dining is a national sport in Croatia.
The best time to visit Croatia is in May and June or September and October when the weather is pleasant and sunny. This makes it ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It is also less crowded at these times than in the summer months of July and August which are high season and can be very hot, especially in the afternoon.