Cost of living in Zagreb, Croatia vs Madrid, Spain
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 21% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 kn (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38 kn (€5.00) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29 kn (€3.85) | €3.39 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 kn (€0.92) | €0.79 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 kn (€2.16) | €2.37 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 kn (€1.74) | €1.59 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39 kn (€5.21) | €5.96 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 kn (€1.31) | €1.73 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.90 kn (€0.78) | €1.24 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (€1.13) | €0.86 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 kn (€1.67) | €1.56 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (€0.87) | €0.76 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 37% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,868 kn (€774) | €1,429 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,314 kn (€569) | €1,018 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,184 kn (€156) | €138 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,258 kn (€562) | €1,005 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,159 kn (€417) | €718 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 794 kn (€105) | €88 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 kn (€17) | €32 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,602 kn (€343) | €343 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 634 kn (€84) | €93 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 kn (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 kn (€5.94) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 573 kn (€76) | €73 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252 kn (€33) | €33 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 535 kn (€71) | €73 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 680 kn (€90) | €88 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 16% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 151,173 kn (€19,944) | €25,296 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 kn (€1.28) | €1.31 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 356 kn (€47) | €54 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 56 kn (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 9% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 kn (€5.79) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 kn (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 273 kn (€36) | €53 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (€3.30) | €3.82 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 kn (€3.39) | €2.67 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (€3.40) | €3.31 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 kn (€1.13) | €1.28 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 kn (€2.03) | €1.85 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 kn (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 37% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159 kn (€21) | €29 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 kn (€9) | €18 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 277 kn (€37) | €46 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 290 kn (€38) | €45 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 kn (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 kn (€1.76) | €3.04 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (€2.17) | €4.29 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,489 kn (€460) | €527 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 kn (€0.11) | €0.34 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 274 kn (€36) | €51 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29 kn (€3.86) | €5.02 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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