Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 29% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 188 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 152 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 58 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 41 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 22 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 71 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 44 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 243 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 52% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (Mex$ 18,404) | Mex$ 11,089 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €723 (Mex$ 13,703) | Mex$ 6,094 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (Mex$ 2,583) | Mex$ 945 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (Mex$ 11,124) | Mex$ 8,437 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (Mex$ 8,541) | Mex$ 4,218 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (Mex$ 1,637) | Mex$ 1,031 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 394 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €308 (Mex$ 5,836) | Mex$ 6,500 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 2,090 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 90 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 139 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 28% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Mex$ 1,580) | Mex$ 959 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 608 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Mex$ 1,624) | Mex$ 1,408 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 1,273 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 58% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (Mex$ 509,128) | Mex$ 358,702 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 482 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 221 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 69 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 226 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 802 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 65 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 52 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 62 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 33 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 268 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 315 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 183 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 866 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 700 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 129 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 76 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.59 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 44 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (Mex$ 7,988) | Mex$ 9,947 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Mex$ 2.27) | Mex$ 2.49 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 1,143 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 67 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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