economy
February 19, 2026
They earn 80 euros for two hours: These seaside workers are surpassing even waiters
Cleaners on the Croatian coast are making a lot of money cleaning apartments during the tourist season, and the price goes up even more if laundry and ironing are included.
TL;DR
- Apartment cleaning is a significant income source in Croatia during the tourist season.
- Prices for cleaning a standard 50 sqm two-bedroom apartment range from 60 to 70 euros.
- Additional services like laundry and ironing increase the cleaning price.
- Hourly rates are less common, but some cleaners earn around 20 euros per hour for basic cleaning.
- Pricing per square meter, especially in Dalmatia, ranges from 1 to 2 euros per sqm.
- A 80 sqm apartment cleaning might cost around 80 euros and take approximately two hours.
- Many cleaners are fully booked and reserved in advance due to high demand.
- Cleaners are increasingly setting their own prices, often based on a pre-agreed rate per apartment or a fixed monthly income.
- Factors influencing price include apartment size, number of beds, guest turnover frequency, and included services.
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