Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 14% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 16% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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Zagreb | Genoa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 | €15 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 | €4.48 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €1.80 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.55 | €3.44 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 | €2.21 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.52 | €7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 | €2.02 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 | €1.22 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 | €1.14 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 | €2.19 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 | €1.80 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 8% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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Zagreb | Genoa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €953 | €1,095 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €723 | €712 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 | €111 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €590 | €716 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 | €449 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 | €158 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 | €19 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | €525 | €302 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 | €121 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €3.68 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €12 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 12% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €80 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 | €38 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €96 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 | €127 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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Zagreb | Genoa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 | €26,017 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 | €1.77 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 | €52 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 | €17 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 31% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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Zagreb | Genoa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.53 | €10 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 | €90 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 | €4.72 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 | €3.54 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 | €3.11 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.96 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 | €2.25 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 | €18 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 28% cheaper than in Genoa (Italy) | ||||
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Zagreb | Genoa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 | €41 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €17 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 | €60 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €75 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 | €1.72 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.60 | €5.18 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 | €480 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 | €0.17 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 | €57 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 | €5.31 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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