Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 24% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 kn (ARS $1,883) | ARS $4,357 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 kn (ARS $1,173) | ARS $1,727 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 kn (ARS $909) | ARS $610 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (ARS $201) | ARS $224 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (ARS $548) | ARS $438 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (ARS $374) | ARS $300 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kn (ARS $1,513) | ARS $753 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (ARS $225) | ARS $510 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.63 kn (ARS $148) | ARS $284 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (ARS $239) | ARS $257 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 kn (ARS $1,543) | ARS $1,108 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (ARS $389) | ARS $432 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (ARS $196) | ARS $166 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,662 kn (ARS $175,028) | ARS $182,785 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,921 kn (ARS $129,274) | ARS $112,663 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kn (ARS $28,850) | ARS $8,465 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,244 kn (ARS $111,498) | ARS $148,724 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,493 kn (ARS $91,771) | ARS $71,324 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,064 kn (ARS $27,943) | ARS $6,951 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 kn (ARS $3,435) | ARS $3,663 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,611 kn (ARS $68,610) | ARS $91,870 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682 kn (ARS $17,909) | ARS $36,926 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (ARS $1,646) | ARS $1,633 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89 kn (ARS $2,341) | ARS $1,005 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 33% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 673 kn (ARS $17,689) | ARS $18,390 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261 kn (ARS $6,846) | ARS $12,303 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 696 kn (ARS $18,281) | ARS $31,082 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765 kn (ARS $20,088) | ARS $23,960 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 55% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (ARS $4,193,251) | ARS $6,039,770 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kn (ARS $324) | ARS $190 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 kn (ARS $9,458) | ARS $3,331 | + 184% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 118 kn (ARS $3,088) | ARS $1,817 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 12% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kn (ARS $1,206) | ARS $1,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 54 kn (ARS $1,426) | ARS $1,456 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kn (ARS $6,637) | ARS $3,349 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 kn (ARS $691) | ARS $886 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kn (ARS $806) | ARS $470 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (ARS $682) | ARS $687 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (ARS $344) | ARS $437 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (ARS $435) | ARS $438 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 kn (ARS $1,542) | ARS $1,889 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 39% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 kn (ARS $4,046) | ARS $4,910 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (ARS $2,368) | ARS $1,896 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (ARS $7,038) | ARS $5,420 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 338 kn (ARS $8,890) | ARS $8,398 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 kn (ARS $1,550) | ARS $1,823 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (ARS $365) | ARS $853 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (ARS $428) | ARS $766 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,528 kn (ARS $92,677) | ARS $276,197 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 kn (ARS $22) | ARS $57 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 306 kn (ARS $8,028) | ARS $8,355 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (ARS $902) | ARS $521 | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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