economy
March 10, 2026
No Wonder
While Europe discusses the standard of living and the purchasing power of workers, Croatia is witnessing the attractiveness of a market that increasingly resembles a luxury market.
TL;DR
- Real estate prices in Croatia are rising rapidly, making them unaffordable for average citizens.
- The average price per square meter for new apartments in Croatia, excluding subsidized housing, increased by 8.8% in the second half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
- In Zagreb, the average price per square meter for new apartments rose by 14.6% to 3,436 euros.
- The average price of all sold apartments, including subsidized ones, increased by 9.4% to 2,861 euros per square meter.
- The average price per square meter for subsidized housing (POS) increased by 23.3% overall, though it decreased in Zagreb.
- A construction expert states that rising prices are due to increased input costs in the construction sector and market forces (supply and demand), not investor greed.
- In the second half of 2025, 4,319 new apartments were sold in Croatia, with 1,891 in Zagreb.
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