Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 36% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 32% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 kn ($12) | $17 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 kn ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn ($5.51) | $4.39 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn ($1.11) | $0.93 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn ($3.03) | $4.04 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 kn ($2.21) | $3.04 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 kn ($5.70) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn ($1.25) | $4.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.73 kn ($0.82) | $2.01 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn ($1.20) | $2.62 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn ($8) | $12 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn ($2.09) | $2.56 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn ($0.88) | $2.69 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 60% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,712 kn ($956) | $2,903 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,250 kn ($748) | $1,862 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,068 kn ($152) | $248 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,052 kn ($577) | $1,565 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 kn ($465) | $1,198 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 kn ($100) | $131 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 159 kn ($23) | $64 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,329 kn ($332) | $221 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 kn ($91) | $80 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 kn ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 572 kn ($81) | $51 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242 kn ($34) | $41 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn ($85) | $84 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 666 kn ($95) | $101 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn ($22,742) | $27,761 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn ($1.79) | $1.00 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357 kn ($51) | $42 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 kn ($14) | $25 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 45% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kn ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kn ($38) | $98 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn ($3.61) | $8 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kn ($4.26) | $4.40 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn ($3.64) | $5.13 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn ($1.99) | $5.11 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn ($2.56) | $2.41 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 45% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn ($26) | $54 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn ($13) | $26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn ($38) | $200 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317 kn ($45) | $84 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 kn ($8) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn ($2.05) | $5.08 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 kn ($2.56) | $5.56 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 kn ($448) | $375 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kn ($0.12) | $0.30 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 271 kn ($39) | $50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn ($4.84) | $8 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 695 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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