Cost of living in Zadar (Croatia) is 53% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food in Zadar (Croatia) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zadar (Croatia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 136 kn (AU$28) | AU$17 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 33 kn (AU$7) | AU$13 | 45% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 34 kn (AU$7) | AU$5.90 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 7 kn (AU$1.44) | AU$1.50 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 18 kn (AU$3.69) | AU$4.89 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 13 kn (AU$2.69) | AU$5.06 | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 53 kn (AU$11) | AU$5.88 | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 9 kn (AU$1.88) | AU$4.81 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 4.78 kn (AU$1.00) | AU$3.30 | 70% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8 kn (AU$1.60) | AU$5.46 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 51 kn (AU$11) | AU$17 | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 13 kn (AU$2.62) | AU$2.92 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 6 kn (AU$1.25) | AU$2.35 | 47% |
| Housing in Zadar (Croatia) is 71% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Zadar (Croatia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,301 kn (AU$897) | AU$4,430 | 80% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,839 kn (AU$592) | AU$2,794 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 693 kn (AU$144) | AU$350 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,401 kn (AU$709) | AU$2,647 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,176 kn (AU$454) | AU$1,873 | 76% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 513 kn (AU$107) | AU$297 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 194 kn (AU$40) | AU$70 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,363 kn (AU$493) | AU$554 | 11% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 671 kn (AU$140) | AU$195 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 45 kn (AU$9) | AU$20 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 41 kn (AU$8) | AU$36 | 76% |
| Clothes in Zadar (Croatia) is 20% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Zadar (Croatia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 472 kn (AU$99) | AU$107 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 228 kn (AU$48) | AU$73 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 756 kn (AU$158) | AU$143 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 735 kn (AU$153) | AU$160 | 4% |
| Transportation in Zadar (Croatia) is 58% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Zadar (Croatia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 158,382 kn (AU$33,032) | AU$28,005 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 10 kn (AU$2.01) | AU$1.44 | 40% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 228 kn (AU$47) | AU$211 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 73 kn (AU$15) | AU$25 | 39% |
| Personal Care in Zadar (Croatia) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Zadar (Croatia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 44 kn (AU$9) | AU$8 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 81 kn (AU$17) | AU$15 | 14% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 227 kn (AU$47) | AU$65 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 21 kn (AU$4.33) | AU$7 | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 28 kn (AU$5.76) | AU$4.60 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 20 kn (AU$4.16) | AU$8 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 11 kn (AU$2.32) | AU$3.83 | 39% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 15 kn (AU$3.13) | AU$3.65 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 45 kn (AU$9) | AU$25 | 62% |
| Entertainment in Zadar (Croatia) is 53% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||
| Zadar (Croatia) | Sydney (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 160 kn (AU$33) | AU$53 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 63 kn (AU$13) | AU$38 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 247 kn (AU$51) | AU$222 | 77% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 247 kn (AU$52) | AU$101 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 66 kn (AU$14) | AU$18 | 25% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 12 kn (AU$2.44) | AU$4.30 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 15 kn (AU$3.13) | AU$8 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,435 kn (AU$925) | AU$729 | 27% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.00 kn (AU$0.21) | AU$0.77 | 73% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 239 kn (AU$50) | AU$77 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 25 kn (AU$5.29) | AU$41 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$14,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$6,592 (31,605 kn) in Zadar.