Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 31% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 19% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (AU$8) | AU$5.37 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (AU$1.93) | AU$1.78 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (AU$8) | AU$5.80 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (AU$3.79) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (AU$2.09) | AU$4.01 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.26 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (AU$2.23) | AU$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (AU$3.16) | AU$3.16 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (AU$1.84) | AU$2.00 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 47% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (AU$1,609) | AU$2,752 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €723 (AU$1,198) | AU$2,478 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (AU$226) | AU$225 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (AU$972) | AU$2,116 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (AU$747) | AU$2,432 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (AU$143) | AU$127 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (AU$39) | AU$60 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €308 (AU$510) | AU$546 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (AU$130) | AU$186 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (AU$15) | AU$38 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 19% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (AU$138) | AU$96 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$57) | AU$58 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$142) | AU$115 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (AU$173) | AU$116 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 26% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (AU$44,501) | AU$33,476 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (AU$2.84) | AU$1.81 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (AU$80) | AU$150 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$31 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 10% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (AU$68) | AU$78 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (AU$5.56) | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (AU$5.65) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (AU$3.03) | AU$3.62 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (AU$3.91) | AU$3.06 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (AU$13) | AU$30 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 41% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (AU$41) | AU$65 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (AU$22) | AU$33 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (AU$56) | AU$122 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$83) | AU$112 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (AU$3.17) | AU$4.91 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.60 (AU$4.31) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (AU$698) | AU$528 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.49 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (AU$70) | AU$88 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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