Cost of living in Zadar, Croatia vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Zadar (Croatia) is 17% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 136 kn (AU$28) | AU$18 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 kn (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 kn (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (AU$1.43) | AU$1.48 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 kn (AU$3.65) | AU$5.06 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 kn (AU$2.67) | AU$4.83 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kn (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (AU$1.86) | AU$4.57 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.78 kn (AU$0.99) | AU$3.19 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (AU$1.59) | AU$5.70 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 kn (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (AU$2.59) | AU$2.80 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (AU$1.24) | AU$2.67 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Zadar (Croatia) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,301 kn (AU$889) | AU$2,894 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,839 kn (AU$587) | AU$2,147 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 693 kn (AU$143) | AU$238 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,401 kn (AU$703) | AU$1,809 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,176 kn (AU$450) | AU$1,422 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 513 kn (AU$106) | AU$159 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 194 kn (AU$40) | AU$46 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,363 kn (AU$489) | AU$354 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 671 kn (AU$139) | AU$212 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 kn (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 kn (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Zadar (Croatia) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 472 kn (AU$98) | AU$101 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 228 kn (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 756 kn (AU$156) | AU$129 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 735 kn (AU$152) | AU$131 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Zadar (Croatia) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 158,382 kn (AU$32,737) | AU$27,303 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (AU$1.99) | AU$1.38 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 228 kn (AU$47) | AU$160 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 73 kn (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Zadar (Croatia) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 kn (AU$17) | AU$24 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kn (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 kn (AU$4.29) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 kn (AU$5.71) | AU$4.31 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 kn (AU$4.12) | AU$5.32 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 kn (AU$2.30) | AU$2.55 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (AU$3.10) | AU$3.01 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 kn (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Zadar (Croatia) is 40% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 160 kn (AU$33) | AU$51 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 63 kn (AU$13) | AU$39 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 247 kn (AU$51) | AU$226 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 247 kn (AU$51) | AU$78 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 66 kn (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 kn (AU$2.42) | AU$4.40 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 kn (AU$3.10) | AU$10 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,435 kn (AU$917) | AU$634 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 kn (AU$0.21) | AU$0.25 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 239 kn (AU$49) | AU$72 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25 kn (AU$5.25) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,130 (24,818 kn) in Zadar.
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