Zadar ranks 6th of 8 priced cities in Croatia on cost — $1,512 a month in essentials, 67% above Slavonski Brod, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,430 covers that 0.9×. 95 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 8.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 7°C, Jul 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $708 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $918 |
| Groceries | $177 |
| Dining out | $354 |
| Utilities | $227 |
| Local transport | $46 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,512 |
| Avg net salary | $1,430 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,179 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,479 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Zadar, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $15.56 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $80.68 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.64 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.58 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $5.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.32 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.98 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.09 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.18 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.56 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.19 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.84 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.98 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.95 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.80 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.16 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.11 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.56 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.84 |
| Monthly transit pass | $45.89 |
| Taxi start | $3.46 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.31 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.84 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $185.81 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $41.01 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.24 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $57.63 |
| Cinema, one seat | $11.05 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Zadar has 95 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the lowest of the 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Zadar runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3°C | 4.2°C | 74% | 55% | 111 mm |
| Feb | 9°C | 6.2°C | 74% | 54% | 117 mm |
| Mar | 11.1°C | 8.5°C | 69% | 49% | 102 mm |
| Apr | 14.6°C | 12.9°C | 68% | 48% | 68 mm |
| May | 19°C | 19°C | 72% | 53% | 93 mm |
| Jun | 23.8°C | 25.8°C | 70% | 40% | 43 mm |
| Jul | 26.3°C | 28.9°C | 67% | 26% | 26 mm |
| Aug | 26.1°C | 28.6°C | 68% | 30% | 43 mm |
| Sep | 21.4°C | 22.3°C | 72% | 42% | 125 mm |
| Oct | 17.3°C | 16.9°C | 77% | 50% | 136 mm |
| Nov | 12.7°C | 10.9°C | 77% | 59% | 186 mm |
| Dec | 9.2°C | 6.7°C | 77% | 55% | 138 mm |
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