Cost of living in Zadar, Croatia vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Zadar (Croatia) is 11% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 136 kn (€18) | €16 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 kn (€4.35) | €9 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 kn (€4.45) | €3.67 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (€0.91) | €0.97 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 kn (€2.33) | €2.28 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 kn (€1.70) | €1.87 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kn (€7) | €5.47 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (€1.19) | €1.70 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.78 kn (€0.63) | €1.22 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (€1.01) | €1.71 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 kn (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (€1.65) | €2.45 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (€0.79) | €1.18 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Zadar (Croatia) is 40% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,301 kn (€567) | €1,020 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,839 kn (€374) | €836 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 693 kn (€91) | €155 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,401 kn (€449) | €779 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,176 kn (€287) | €531 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 513 kn (€68) | €123 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 194 kn (€26) | €29 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,363 kn (€312) | €383 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 671 kn (€88) | €117 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kn (€6.00) | €11 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 kn (€5.37) | €10 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Zadar (Croatia) is 23% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 472 kn (€62) | €79 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 228 kn (€30) | €43 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 756 kn (€100) | €93 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 735 kn (€97) | €129 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Zadar (Croatia) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 158,382 kn (€20,891) | €23,515 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (€1.27) | €1.34 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 kn (€30) | €48 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 73 kn (€10) | €28 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Zadar (Croatia) is 10% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn (€5.76) | €7 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kn (€11) | €9 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kn (€30) | €26 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 kn (€2.74) | €4.50 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kn (€3.64) | €3.72 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kn (€2.63) | €3.39 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 kn (€1.47) | €1.36 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (€1.98) | €2.40 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 kn (€5.99) | €22 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Zadar (Croatia) is 27% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 kn (€21) | €35 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 63 kn (€8) | €21 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 247 kn (€33) | €48 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 kn (€33) | €51 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66 kn (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (€1.54) | €3.09 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 kn (€1.98) | €4.65 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,435 kn (€585) | €438 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 239 kn (€32) | €27 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 kn (€3.35) | €6 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,129 (16,144 kn) in Zadar.
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