Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 13% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 kn (3,664 Ft) | 3,381 Ft | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 kn (2,282 Ft) | 2,472 Ft | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 kn (1,768 Ft) | 926 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (391 Ft) | 522 Ft | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (1,066 Ft) | 1,180 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (728 Ft) | 873 Ft | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kn (2,943 Ft) | 2,033 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (439 Ft) | 462 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.63 kn (288 Ft) | 403 Ft | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (465 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 kn (3,002 Ft) | 2,057 Ft | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (757 Ft) | 595 Ft | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (381 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 4% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,662 kn (340,560 Ft) | 406,556 Ft | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,921 kn (251,535 Ft) | 281,153 Ft | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kn (56,135 Ft) | 45,501 Ft | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,244 kn (216,946 Ft) | 252,905 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,493 kn (178,562 Ft) | 164,416 Ft | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,064 kn (54,370 Ft) | 37,414 Ft | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 kn (6,683 Ft) | 4,091 Ft | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,611 kn (133,497 Ft) | 111,445 Ft | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682 kn (34,846 Ft) | 36,542 Ft | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (3,203 Ft) | 4,685 Ft | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89 kn (4,554 Ft) | 5,795 Ft | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 35% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 673 kn (34,418 Ft) | 27,697 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261 kn (13,320 Ft) | 9,629 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 696 kn (35,571 Ft) | 24,094 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765 kn (39,086 Ft) | 27,975 Ft | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 34% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (8,158,996 Ft) | 8,253,460 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kn (631 Ft) | 629 Ft | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 kn (18,403 Ft) | 9,524 Ft | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 116 kn (5,920 Ft) | 5,899 Ft | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 18% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kn (2,347 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 54 kn (2,775 Ft) | 3,829 Ft | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kn (12,914 Ft) | 23,109 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 kn (1,345 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kn (1,568 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (1,327 Ft) | 1,139 Ft | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (668 Ft) | 835 Ft | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (846 Ft) | 1,132 Ft | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 kn (3,001 Ft) | 4,412 Ft | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 22% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 kn (7,872 Ft) | 21,025 Ft | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (4,608 Ft) | 5,251 Ft | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (13,693 Ft) | 17,021 Ft | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 338 kn (17,297 Ft) | 22,658 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 kn (3,015 Ft) | 3,140 Ft | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (710 Ft) | 1,062 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (833 Ft) | 818 Ft | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,528 kn (180,325 Ft) | 198,318 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 kn (42 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kn (14,627 Ft) | 19,437 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (1,744 Ft) | 1,992 Ft | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,228 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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