Is it cheaper to go to Greece or Croatia?

Greece's capital, Athens, is a great place to spend time, particularly if you're a history buff. The Greek Isles are world famous, but so is Dubrovnik, the coastal town and top tourist destination in Croatia. In general, Greece is more expensive than Croatia.



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Climate. Greece is further south than Croatia, so it's closer to the equator, and temperatures are a few degrees hotter down there.

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Definitely much cheaper than living in the US, Canada, the UK, and other Western European contries. The prices vary significantly depending on whether you choose popular tourist destinations or less-known areas.

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Planning a Croatia and Greece vacation is the best way to delve into the magic of two of the most fascinating countries in Southern Europe. This 15-day itinerary across Greece and Croatia features UNESCO World Heritage Sites, beautiful beaches, hidden gems, historic sites, and endless natural beauty.

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Croatian consumers have expressed concerns about price increases related to the euro changeover. Preliminary evidence presented in this ECB blog post shows that the changeover from kuna to euro has so far had relatively little impact on Croatian consumer prices and price perceptions.

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The balance worked out well: our travel budget for Croatia ended up being right on target. We spent 13 full days in the country, averaging a total Croatia trip cost of $107.12/day, or $53.56 per person, per day. This added up to a total cost of $1392.61.

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Croatia's economy continues to grapple with an ongoing energy crisis and inflation, reaching a peak of 13.5% in November 2022, inevitably leading to a general rise in prices. The additional currency transition to the Euro on January 1, 2023, happened at an unfavourable time.

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The peak summer months of July and August bring the best weather and attract the most visitors, with blissfully hot days and ideal water temperatures for swimming. Hvar Island gets the most hours of sun, followed by Split, Korcula Island and Dubrovnik.

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Valletta in Malta, an island nation off the south coast of Italy, tops the list of ten hot cities in Europe. Farther east, temperatures in Athens, Greece are almost as high. While their averages are similar, when Valletta and Athens feel their heat is quite different.

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Spending a week in Croatia is a great choice for most travelers. In seven to 10 days, you can easily explore Dubrovnik, Split, and the Dalmatian Islands, with enough time left over to add another region or national park to the itinerary.

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With your salary, you'll probably spend €300-€400 on food. Count €150 Eur/month on other necessary stuff. The cost of living in Croatia, for a single person, will be between €1,000 - €1,500 per month. For a couple, the amount would be lower, at around €1,800 per month.

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It depends on your travel style and spending habits, but a moderate budget could range from €1000 to €1500 for a week for accommodation, meals, entertainment, and some activities. If you're on a backpacker budget, it's possible to visit the country for about €500 a week.

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When it comes down to budget, Croatia wins over Italy. The local currency in Croatia is the Kuna and in Italy, it is the Euro. Prices are around twice as high in Italy.

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