Cost of Living Comparison Between Croatia and Belgium 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Belgium are 34.5% higher than in Croatia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Belgium are 37.4% higher than in Croatia | |
| Rent Prices in Belgium are 47.8% higher than in Croatia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Belgium are 57.3% higher than in Croatia | |
| Groceries Prices in Belgium are 32.6% higher than in Croatia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Belgium is 49.9% higher than in Croatia | |
Restaurants | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 € | 18.00 € | +80.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 54.11 € | 80.00 € | +47.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.90 € | 4.00 € | +37.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.94 € | 3.28 € | +68.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.37 € | 2.55 € | +7.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.66 € | 2.27 € | +36.6 % |
Markets | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.14 € | 4.18 € | +1.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.86 € | +64.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 0.93 € | -18.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.07 € | 3.11 € | +1.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.48 € | 6.06 € | +35.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.05 € | 4.53 € | +11.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.51 € | 7.15 € | +58.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 1.06 € | +68.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.81 € | +23.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.05 € | +45.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.15 € | +13.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.72 € | +55.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.47 € | 0.63 € | +34.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.03 € | 1.21 € | +17.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 € | 0.87 € | -12.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.31 € | 1.68 € | +28.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.85 € | 2.07 € | +12.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.65 € | 8.00 € | +72.1 % |
Transportation | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.43 € | 2.50 € | +75.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 € | 49.00 € | +8.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.65 € | 5.00 € | +88.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 3.86 € | +140.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 40.00 € | +471.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.79 € | 6.61 € | +14.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 26,490.00 € | -11.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,173.02 € | 26,606.33 € | +14.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 151.80 € | 196.69 € | +29.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.29 € | 20.99 € | +8.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 25.19 € | 49.23 € | +95.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.70 € | 30.99 € | -19.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.76 € | 17.41 € | +61.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.63 € | 12.00 € | +81.1 % |
Childcare | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 174.18 € | 560.84 € | +222.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,306.01 € | 16,828.18 € | +130.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.43 € | 88.78 € | +11.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.54 € | 39.40 € | +10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.34 € | 89.25 € | +5.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 92.76 € | 120.69 € | +30.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 544.65 € | 822.54 € | +51.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 437.12 € | 694.57 € | +58.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 897.49 € | 1,237.31 € | +37.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 694.77 € | 1,049.51 € | +51.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 318.62 € | 339.12 € | +6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 237.00 € | 267.33 € | +12.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Croatia Edit |
Belgium Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,159.42 € | 2,387.90 € | +106.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.17 | 3.39 | -18.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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