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Croatia — Living: Utilities

The Croatian Bureau of Statistics reported consumer prices up 4.2% in August 2026 (HICP 3.7%), with transport up 13.5% and housing and energy up 10.8%.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceCroatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) — consumer prices August 2026Last reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Consumer prices rose 4.2% year on year in August 2026 on the national CPI and 3.7% on the HICP, and 0.4% on the month.
  • Transport rose 13.5% and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels 10.8%.
  • The HNB July flash estimate put HICP at 3.6% in July from 4.2% in June.
  • HNB projections for 2026 are uncertain; DZS does not publish a monthly budget for a foreign resident.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Register with utility providers — Contact local utility providers to register for services, which may involve visiting their offices or completing online applications.
  2. Step 2: Arrange for payment plans — Set up payment plans with the utility providers, which may involve setting up automatic bank transfers or paying in person.
  3. Step 3: Confirm service connections — Verify that utility services have been connected and are functioning properly.

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