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Croatia
Last Update by Marta, 20 Dec 2024
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Exchange Rate
15 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Zagreb
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 8 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 50 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 1,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 895 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.8%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 970 EUR per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
1,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
1,700 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
2,500 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
3,500 |
Annual Salary Growth
13.25%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension Fund (HZMO) | - |
20% (15% pillar 1 + 5% pillar 2) |
All staff Salaries 700.01 - 1,300.00 EUR- 0.5% reduction applies Salaries over 1,300.00 capped at 9,360.00 EUR per month |
| Health Insurance (HZZO) | 16.5% | - | All staff |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Croatia include:
- Supplementary health insurance: EUR 500 per year
- Public transportation allowance: Around 50 EUR per month
- Fitness allowance: Around 45 EUR per month
- Christmas Bonus: up to EUR 700 non-taxable
- Bonus for work performance: EUR 1,200 per year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January- 31st December
Filing Due Date: end of February of the following year -
Local government chooses two progressive tax rates from a range. Actual ranges vary depending on the size of the city
- A town with less than 30,000 inhabitants can choose a lower rate in the range of 15% to 22.40% and a higher rate in the range of 25% to 33.60%.
- A town with more than 30,000 inhabitants can choose a lower rate in the range of 15% to 23% and a higher rate in the range of 25% to 34.50%.
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 50,400 | 15% - 22.40% |
| over 50,400 | 25% - 34.50% |
State/Province Level
Zagreb
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 50,400 | 15% - 23.60% |
| over 50,400 | 25% - 35.40%. |
Non-residents
- Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Poland is taxed, the rate is same as residents
-
A tax resident is an individual who meets one of following criteria:
- Residence in Croatia for at least 183 days in one or two calendar years
- Have real estate in their ownership or at their disposal for an uninterrupted period of at least 183 days in one or two calendar years
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday-Friday
Overtime
Maximum 180 over time hours per year
- Overtime is paid additionally and set in the employment contract/ collective agreement
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Must be written, in Croatian, bilingual contracts are also accepted
Payroll Currency
EUR
Probation
Up to 6 months
Termination
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 1 week | - 1 week | - 1 week |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Mutually agreed between staff and employers: 2 weeks - 1 month notice | - Under 1 year service: 2 weeks
- Over 1 year service: 1 month - 2 years' service: 1 month and 2 weeks - 5 years' service: 2 months - 10 years' service: 2 months and 2 weeks - 20 years' service: 3 months |
- Under 1 year service: 2 weeks - Over 1 year service: 1 month - 2 years' service: 1 month and 2 weeks - 5 years' service: 2 months - 10 years' service: 2 months and 2 weeks - 20 years' service: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | - | - Staff with 2 years' service qualify - 1/3 of the average monthly salary - Unless a collective agreements state otherwise: Total severance capped at 6 average monthly wages |
- Staff with 2 years' service qualify - 1/3 of the average monthly salary - Unless a collective agreements state otherwise: Total severance capped at 6 average monthly wages |
Public Holiday
14 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 06 Jan | Epiphany |
| 20 Apr - 21 Apr | Easter |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 30 May | Statehood Day |
| 19 Jun | Corpus Christi |
| 22 Jun | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day |
| 05 Aug | Homeland Thanksgiving Day |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary |
| 01 Nov | All Saint's Day |
| 18 Nov | Remembrance Day |
| 25 Dec - 26 Dec | Christmas Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 20 working days | All staff with 6 months' service |
| Sick Leave | 42 working days per year | All staff |
| Maternity leave |
98 days 28 days before birth, 70 days after |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave |
10 working days per child 15 working days for multiple births |
All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave |
Up to 8 months 4 month for each parent |
All employed or parents with children 6 months-8 years old |
| Personal Leave | 7 working days per year, if event happend | All staff for marriage, child birth, serious illness or death of a close family member |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Zagreb
- https://tradingeconomics.com/croatia/wage-growth
- https://www.zakon.hr/z/307/Zakon-o-radu
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/croatia/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://www.zakon.hr/z/307/Zakon-o-radu
- https://hzzo.hr/en/national-contact-point-ncp/health-insurance-republic-croatia
- https://sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr/sredisnji-katalog/pravni-propisi/detalji?query=Zakon%20o%20rodiljnim%20i%20roditeljskim%20potporama%20(NN%20152%2F2022)&cb=0,1&page=1&id=3018314
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Last updated: 20 Dec 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (EUR)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 EUR
- 1 USD = 1.32 EUR
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Zagreb
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 8 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 50 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 1,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 895 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.8%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 970 EUR per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
1,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
1,700 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
2,500 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
3,500 |
Annual Salary Growth
13.25%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension Fund (HZMO) | - |
20% (15% pillar 1 + 5% pillar 2) |
All staff Salaries 700.01 - 1,300.00 EUR- 0.5% reduction applies Salaries over 1,300.00 capped at 9,360.00 EUR per month |
| Health Insurance (HZZO) | 16.5% | - | All staff |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Croatia include:
- Supplementary health insurance: EUR 500 per year
- Public transportation allowance: Around 50 EUR per month
- Fitness allowance: Around 45 EUR per month
- Christmas Bonus: up to EUR 700 non-taxable
- Bonus for work performance: EUR 1,200 per year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January- 31st December
Filing Due Date: end of February of the following year -
Local government chooses two progressive tax rates from a range. Actual ranges vary depending on the size of the city
- A town with less than 30,000 inhabitants can choose a lower rate in the range of 15% to 22.40% and a higher rate in the range of 25% to 33.60%.
- A town with more than 30,000 inhabitants can choose a lower rate in the range of 15% to 23% and a higher rate in the range of 25% to 34.50%.
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 50,400 | 15% - 22.40% |
| over 50,400 | 25% - 34.50% |
State/Province Level
Zagreb
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Non-residents
- Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Poland is taxed, the rate is same as residents
-
A tax resident is an individual who meets one of following criteria:
- Residence in Croatia for at least 183 days in one or two calendar years
- Have real estate in their ownership or at their disposal for an uninterrupted period of at least 183 days in one or two calendar years
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday-Friday
Overtime
Maximum 180 over time hours per year
- Overtime is paid additionally and set in the employment contract/ collective agreement
Employment Contract
Fixed-term
Used for specific temporary assignments, replacing staff that are ill or on maternity
Probation
Up to 6 months and proportionate to the duration of the contract and nature of the work performed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 1 week | - 1 week | - 1 week |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Mutually agreed between staff and employers: 2 weeks - 1 month notice |
- Under 1 year service: 2 weeks - Over 1 year service: 1 month - 2 years' service: 1 month and 2 weeks - 5 years' service: 2 months - 10 years' service: 2 months and 2 weeks - 20 years' service: 3 months |
- Under 1 year service: 2 weeks - Over 1 year service: 1 month - 2 years' service: 1 month and 2 weeks - 5 years' service: 2 months - 10 years' service: 2 months and 2 weeks - 20 years' service: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | - | - Staff with 2 years' service qualify - 1/3 of the average monthly salary - Unless a collective agreements state otherwise: Total severance capped at 6 average monthly wages |
- Staff with 2 years' service qualify - 1/3 of the average monthly salary - Unless a collective agreements state otherwise: Total severance capped at 6 average monthly wages |
Permanent
Probation
Up to 6 months
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 1 week | - 1 week | - 1 week |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Mutually agreed between staff and employers: 2 weeks - 1 month notice | - Under 1 year service: 2 weeks
- Over 1 year service: 1 month - 2 years' service: 1 month and 2 weeks - 5 years' service: 2 months - 10 years' service: 2 months and 2 weeks - 20 years' service: 3 months |
- Under 1 year service: 2 weeks - Over 1 year service: 1 month - 2 years' service: 1 month and 2 weeks - 5 years' service: 2 months - 10 years' service: 2 months and 2 weeks - 20 years' service: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | - | - Staff with 2 years' service qualify - 1/3 of the average monthly salary - Unless a collective agreements state otherwise: Total severance capped at 6 average monthly wages |
- Staff with 2 years' service qualify - 1/3 of the average monthly salary - Unless a collective agreements state otherwise: Total severance capped at 6 average monthly wages |
Public Holiday
14 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 20 working days | All staff with 6 months' service |
| Sick Leave | 42 working days per year | All staff |
| Maternity leave |
98 days 28 days before birth, 70 days after |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave |
10 working days per child 15 working days for multiple births |
All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave |
Up to 8 months 4 month for each parent |
All employed or parents with children 6 months-8 years old |
| Personal Leave | 7 working days per year, if event happend | All staff for marriage, child birth, serious illness or death of a close family member |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Zagreb
- https://tradingeconomics.com/croatia/wage-growth
- https://www.zakon.hr/z/307/Zakon-o-radu
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/croatia/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://www.zakon.hr/z/307/Zakon-o-radu
- https://hzzo.hr/en/national-contact-point-ncp/health-insurance-republic-croatia
- https://sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr/sredisnji-katalog/pravni-propisi/detalji?query=Zakon%20o%20rodiljnim%20i%20roditeljskim%20potporama%20(NN%20152%2F2022)&cb=0,1&page=1&id=3018314
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China (Service Center)
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000