CroatiaAn analysis by the portal Dalmacija Danas compares average housing prices per square meter in four Dalmatian cities against regional average salaries to determine affordability. In Split, purchasing a 60-square-meter apartment would require approximately 233 months of average net income, equivalent to nearly 19.5 years of total earnings if all income were saved. Dubrovnik follows as the second most expensive city, requiring about 212 months of income for a similar property. Zadar requires roughly 170 months, while Sibeniak is the most affordable option among the four, needing about 144 months of average salary. The calculations rely on advertised listing prices rather than final transaction values and use county-level average wages rather than city-specific data. The report notes that real-world purchase timelines are longer due to living expenses and mortgage interest costs.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical comparisons using neutral language and explicitly notes methodological limitations regarding price types and wage averages without injecting political opinion.
