Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 53% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 53% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.78 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.82 (CHF 4.64) | CHF 8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.64 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (CHF 4.34) | CHF 11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 4.28 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.55 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.41 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.76 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €965 (CHF 928) | CHF 2,975 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €795 (CHF 764) | CHF 2,075 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (CHF 140) | CHF 203 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €625 (CHF 601) | CHF 1,784 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (CHF 507) | CHF 1,391 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (CHF 83) | CHF 106 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 45 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (CHF 504) | CHF 647 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (CHF 76) | CHF 160 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 45% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (CHF 75) | CHF 123 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 32) | CHF 62 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (CHF 79) | CHF 156 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (CHF 97) | CHF 184 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 31% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (CHF 25,835) | CHF 31,413 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 1.86 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (CHF 46) | CHF 70 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 63% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.53 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 19 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (CHF 39) | CHF 110 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (CHF 3.23) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 3.96 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 6 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 2.90 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 4.13 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 46 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (CHF 25) | CHF 92 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 40 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (CHF 33) | CHF 114 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (CHF 44) | CHF 113 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 5.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.44 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (CHF 405) | CHF 708 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.36 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (CHF 41) | CHF 82 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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