If you are after a history/sightseeing/shopping holiday, than Italy is your destination, but if you are looking after sea/ sailing/beach fun, than Croatia wins hands down.
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In general, Italy is considered to be a more expensive destination than Croatia. Accommodations, food, and transportation in Italy can be more expensive than in Croatia. However, this doesn't mean that a trip to Italy will be more expensive in all cases, as it depends on the trip's specifics.
Croatia's beaches are just better – and I say this as a person who has lived and worked in Italy. Simply nothing beats jumping in the Adriatic Sea from a little alcove you've stumbled upon in the Kvarner Gulf. The entire Croatian coast is solidly dotted with pebble beaches and turquoise waters.
Generally, Croatian alternative is way more affordable, and way less crowded, even in the peak of summer season, but it does get quite busy in the past years. I would also recommend visiting Amalfi any time but July and specially August.
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.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
Planning Your Trip to CroatiaSpending 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.
But is Croatia safe for travelers? Fortunately, according to the US State Department, street crimes such as pickpocketing are rare in Croatia, and Croatia has a level 1 travel advisory level which is the safest level for travel. Croatia is also ranked the 15th safest country in the global peace index for 2022.
You'll get similar weather on both countries, and also good food (in different styles of course). Marine outdoor activities might be more atractive in Croatia if you like islands, but this will not be cheap. Wine is definitely better in Portugal, with winnery sceneries and wine tasting tours as a bonus.
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.