Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Croatia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Croatia are 25.7% lower than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Croatia are 27.2% lower than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Croatia are 32.1% lower than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Croatia are 37.0% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Croatia are 24.5% lower than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Croatia is 33.3% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 10.00 € | -44.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 53.21 € | -33.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 2.80 € | -30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.28 € | 1.93 € | -41.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.36 € | -7.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 € | 1.64 € | -27.8 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 4.14 € | -0.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.85 € | 1.13 € | -39.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.13 € | +22.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.10 € | 3.07 € | -0.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.06 € | 4.48 € | -26.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.52 € | 4.05 € | -10.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.16 € | 4.51 € | -37.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.63 € | -40.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.65 € | -18.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.73 € | -31.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.01 € | -12.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.46 € | -35.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.47 € | -25.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.03 € | -15.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.87 € | 0.99 € | +14.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 1.31 € | -22.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 1.85 € | -10.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 4.65 € | -41.9 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 1.40 € | -44.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 45.00 € | -8.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 2.65 € | -46.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 1.61 € | -58.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 7.00 € | -82.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.61 € | 5.79 € | -12.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,490.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +13.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,606.33 € | 23,212.28 € | -12.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 196.19 € | 152.21 € | -22.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.94 € | 19.28 € | -7.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.29 € | 25.25 € | -48.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.05 € | 38.79 € | +24.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.19 € | 10.76 € | -37.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 6.63 € | -44.7 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 560.84 € | 174.18 € | -68.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,828.18 € | 7,306.01 € | -56.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.26 € | 79.01 € | -10.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.25 € | 35.34 € | -10.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.01 € | 84.06 € | -5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.69 € | 92.28 € | -23.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 822.33 € | 544.20 € | -33.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 694.57 € | 438.30 € | -36.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,233.71 € | 900.46 € | -27.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,049.51 € | 698.59 € | -33.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 339.12 € | 318.78 € | -6.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 267.33 € | 237.08 € | -11.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Croatia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,387.90 € | 1,159.42 € | -51.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.39 | 4.17 | +23.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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