Cost of living comparison between Zagreb (Croatia) and Ljubljana (Slovenia)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 23% cheaper than in Ljubljana (Slovenia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 46 kn (€6.06) | €8.77 | 31% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 32 kn (€4.21) | €5.33 | 21% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 25 kn (€3.32) | €3.68 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6.09 kn (€0.81) | €0.98 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | 13.73 kn (€1.82) | €2.07 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10.14 kn (€1.34) | €1.91 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 kn (€3.69) | €6.05 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8.62 kn (€1.14) | €1.41 | 19% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 9.29 kn (€1.23) | €1.43 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 6.05 kn (€0.80) | €1.00 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 61 kn (€8.10) | €7.79 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12.86 kn (€1.70) | €1.44 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6.70 kn (€0.89) | €1.77 | 50% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 27% cheaper than in Ljubljana (Slovenia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 4,078 kn (€540) | €750 | 28% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,130 kn (€150) | €192 | 22% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 162 kn (€21) | €23 | 8% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,714 kn (€492) | €667 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 700 kn (€93) | €152 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kn (€7.82) | €12.50 | 37% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41 kn (€5.45) | €10.11 | 46% |
| Clothes | 19% | ||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 19% cheaper than in Ljubljana (Slovenia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 584 kn (€77) | €96 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 234 kn (€31) | €37 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 517 kn (€68) | €89 | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 504 kn (€67) | €90 | 26% |
| Transportation | 14% | ||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 14% more expensive than in Ljubljana (Slovenia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,817 kn (€20,640) | €19,220 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9.96 kn (€1.32) | €1.32 | 0% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 325 kn (€43) | €35 | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €8.65 | - |
| Personal Care | 31% | ||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 31% cheaper than in Ljubljana (Slovenia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 40 kn (€5.33) | €8.10 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 kn (€3.64) | €5.23 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 kn (€2.69) | €2.62 | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18.14 kn (€2.40) | €3.22 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7.90 kn (€1.05) | €1.75 | 40% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12.92 kn (€1.71) | €2.36 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 kn (€6.76) | €14 | 52% |
| Entertainment | 21% | ||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 21% cheaper than in Ljubljana (Slovenia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125 kn (€16.51) | €25 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 kn (€8.49) | €11 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123 kn (€16.34) | €43 | 62% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 266 kn (€35) | €46 | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38 kn (€5.08) | €7.18 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 12.11 kn (€1.60) | €1.74 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 14.11 kn (€1.87) | €2.62 | 29% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 1,342 kn (€178) | €160 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89 kn (€0.12) | €0.13 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 298 kn (€39) | €59 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 23 kn (€3.00) | €3.19 | 6% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,999 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,000
in Ljubljana
you would need to make just about €2,516
(18,992 kn)
in Zagreb.