Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 59% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 71% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (19,449 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (13,224 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (8,177 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (1,752 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.99 (7,652 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (3,467 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (6,917 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.29 (1,971 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (1,715 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (2,286 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (12,815 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (3,402 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (1,753 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 38% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,146 (1,756,974 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €907 (1,390,115 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (239,224 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 (1,082,685 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €517 (792,103 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (190,169 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (36,273 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (804,191 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (120,820 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (14,606 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (22,519 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 46% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (120,200 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (41,634 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (126,573 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (154,257 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 132% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (41,184,285 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (2,384 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 231% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (73,010 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (25,793 Dinar) | 18,767 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 24% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.53 (8,475 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (11,666 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (62,819 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (5,146 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (5,635 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (5,226 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (2,800 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (3,167 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (14,234 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 11% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (46,211 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (21,317 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (50,520 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (78,579 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (14,477 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 (3,051 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.74 (4,198 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (646,175 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (184 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (65,331 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.36 (8,215 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 203% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 80 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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