Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 6% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (48 zł) | 46 zł | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (40 zł) | 34 zł | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (5.07 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.78 (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (5.40 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (4.79 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (6 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 43 zł | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (4.89 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 7% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 31% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €949 (4,065 zł) | 6,551 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €723 (3,097 zł) | 4,407 zł | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (651 zł) | 1,089 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €590 (2,529 zł) | 3,445 zł | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (1,931 zł) | 2,890 zł | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (372 zł) | 583 zł | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (101 zł) | 47 zł | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | €525 (2,248 zł) | 1,884 zł | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (338 zł) | 415 zł | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (31 zł) | 59 zł | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (38 zł) | 96 zł | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (320 zł) | 322 zł | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (142 zł) | 167 zł | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (362 zł) | 327 zł | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (431 zł) | 390 zł | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 15% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (115,135 zł) | 105,262 zł | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (204 zł) | 167 zł | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (47 zł) | 40 zł | + 18% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 11% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.53 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (33 zł) | 31 zł | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (176 zł) | 237 zł | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (36 zł) | 76 zł | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (107 zł) | 104 zł | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (57 zł) | 57 zł | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (145 zł) | 261 zł | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (214 zł) | 168 zł | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (36 zł) | 33 zł | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.60 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (1,806 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 0.59 zł | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (175 zł) | 123 zł | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 36% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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