Since Monday, prices in Croatia must be stated in both Croatian kuna and euros. The double prize will then be maintained all year round, Croatian media reported. The youngest EU country will adopt the euro on January 1, 2023.
Dual pricing is intended as an important consumer protection measure. It applies to retailers and service providers such as hairdressers and beauty salons, among others. According to media reports, many of them started listing prices in both currencies as early as July and August.
Including advertising brochures and websites
In addition to the points of sale, the scheme also includes price lists, advertising brochures and websites. The cash registers have also been converted so that prices are displayed in both currencies. The same applies to the exchange rate, which must be visible on invoices. This is currently 7.53 kuno per euro.
Croatia has been a member of the EU since 2013 and will adopt the euro on January 1, 2023. In the first two weeks of January it should still be possible to pay in kuna. However, traders are only allowed to return change in euros. From January 15, the euro will be the only means of payment in Croatia.
Source: Krone
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