Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 37% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 42% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zagreb | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 kn (R$ 63) | R$ 34 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 kn (R$ 38) | R$ 32 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (R$ 5.81) | R$ 5.74 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 kn (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 kn (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.73 kn (R$ 4.28) | R$ 6 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (R$ 6) | R$ 4.86 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (R$ 40) | R$ 55 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.98 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 76% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zagreb | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,712 kn (R$ 5,009) | R$ 3,190 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,250 kn (R$ 3,917) | R$ 1,737 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,068 kn (R$ 797) | R$ 194 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,052 kn (R$ 3,023) | R$ 2,321 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 kn (R$ 2,438) | R$ 1,425 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 kn (R$ 522) | R$ 191 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 159 kn (R$ 119) | R$ 58 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,329 kn (R$ 1,738) | R$ 1,950 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 kn (R$ 477) | R$ 548 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (R$ 47) | R$ 18 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 kn (R$ 45) | R$ 14 | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 25% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zagreb | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 572 kn (R$ 427) | R$ 185 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242 kn (R$ 180) | R$ 192 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (R$ 444) | R$ 370 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 666 kn (R$ 497) | R$ 290 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 29% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zagreb | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (R$ 119,101) | R$ 108,418 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (R$ 9) | R$ 5.59 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357 kn (R$ 266) | R$ 212 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 kn (R$ 72) | R$ 46 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 56% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zagreb | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kn (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kn (R$ 199) | R$ 188 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kn (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn (R$ 13) | R$ 4.34 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 5% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Zagreb | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (R$ 136) | R$ 58 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn (R$ 69) | R$ 57 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (R$ 200) | R$ 190 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317 kn (R$ 236) | R$ 180 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 kn (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 kn (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 kn (R$ 2,346) | R$ 3,195 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kn (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.43 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 271 kn (R$ 202) | R$ 91 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 232% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 481 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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