City in Zadar County, Croatia
Cost of living in Zadar
How much a month costs in Zadar
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,030–2,930 (€1,800–2,600).
Prices in Zadar
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €600–1,000 | $675–1,130 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €450–750 | $506–844 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €20–45 | $23–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–160 | $90–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–32 | $20–36 |
| Cappuccino | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–4.5 | $3.4–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1.5–2 | $1.7–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €6–10 | $6.8–11.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €30–45 | $34–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 41/100
A value score of 41/100 means Zadar gives more quality of life per dollar than 40% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 8th most affordable of 17 places we cover in Croatia.
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Cost of living across Croatia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Krk | $1,800–2,590 | 53/100 |
| Rijeka | $1,800–2,590 | 46/100 |
| Šibenik | $1,910–2,700 | 48/100 |
| Poreč | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Opatija | $1,910–2,700 | 51/100 |
| Pula | $2,030–2,810 | 43/100 |
| Zagreb | $2,030–2,930 | 40/100 |
| Zadar | $2,030–2,930 | 41/100 |
| Makarska | $2,140–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Trogir | $2,140–3,040 | 40/100 |
| Split | $2,250–3,150 | 30/100 |
| Rovinj | $2,480–3,600 | 27/100 |
| Vis | $2,480–3,600 | 27/100 |
| Korčula | $2,590–3,710 | 24/100 |
| Brač | $2,590–3,830 | 24/100 |
| Dubrovnik | $2,700–3,940 | 17/100 |
| Hvar | $3,150–5,060 | 7/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Zadar
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Meteora | Greece | $1,690–2,480 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Zadar?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $2,030–2,930 for a comfortable month and $3,830–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Zadar?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €600–1,000 ($675–1,130) a month in the center and €450–750 ($506–844) outside it.
How much does food cost in Zadar?
A local meal is €8–12 ($9.0–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €18–32 ($20–36) per person.
Is Croatia expensive?
Prices in Croatia are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Zadar Tourist Board
- Zadar Airport
- Jadrolinija ferries
- Zadar General Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.