Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 17% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (47 zł) | 35 zł | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (32 zł) | 31 zł | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (5.28 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (21 zł) | 25 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (5.71 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (4.72 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 43 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (5.03 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 23% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (4,387 zł) | 6,872 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €723 (3,267 zł) | 4,939 zł | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (616 zł) | 906 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (2,652 zł) | 3,303 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (2,036 zł) | 2,583 zł | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (390 zł) | 490 zł | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (107 zł) | 47 zł | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €308 (1,391 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (355 zł) | 415 zł | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (33 zł) | 60 zł | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (42 zł) | 62 zł | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 11% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (377 zł) | 294 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (160 zł) | 237 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (387 zł) | 351 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (472 zł) | 354 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 43% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (121,368 zł) | 61,489 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (217 zł) | 135 zł | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (45 zł) | 91 zł | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 4% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (37 zł) | 32 zł | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (185 zł) | 167 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (15 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (35 zł) | 62 zł | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| 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 | €24 (108 zł) | 97 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (60 zł) | 54 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (162 zł) | 219 zł | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (211 zł) | 192 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 25 zł | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.87 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.59 (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (1,904 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.54 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (194 zł) | 123 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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