Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 9% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 kn (J$1,810) | J$689 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 kn (J$1,102) | J$810 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (J$831) | J$474 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (J$167) | J$363 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (J$458) | J$405 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 kn (J$333) | J$249 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 kn (J$860) | J$751 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (J$189) | J$1,161 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.73 kn (J$123) | J$321 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (J$182) | J$273 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (J$1,153) | J$4,053 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (J$315) | J$210 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (J$133) | J$145 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 23% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,712 kn (J$144,295) | J$113,633 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,250 kn (J$112,851) | J$46,684 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,068 kn (J$22,949) | J$16,297 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,052 kn (J$87,098) | J$68,546 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 kn (J$70,220) | J$40,000 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 kn (J$15,035) | J$12,403 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 159 kn (J$3,420) | J$5,277 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,329 kn (J$50,068) | J$39,389 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 kn (J$13,731) | J$17,484 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (J$1,356) | J$1,018 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 kn (J$1,310) | J$460 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 40% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 572 kn (J$12,295) | J$4,270 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242 kn (J$5,195) | J$5,115 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (J$12,779) | J$7,503 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 666 kn (J$14,325) | J$9,278 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 10% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (J$3,431,099) | J$3,788,280 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (J$270) | J$140 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357 kn (J$7,677) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 kn (J$2,070) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 12% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kn (J$1,007) | J$708 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (J$1,356) | J$2,103 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kn (J$5,747) | J$3,217 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (J$544) | J$843 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kn (J$643) | J$854 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (J$549) | J$926 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (J$301) | J$301 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn (J$386) | J$342 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn (J$1,205) | J$1,443 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (J$3,916) | J$3,870 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn (J$1,999) | J$2,180 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (J$5,762) | J$4,000 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317 kn (J$6,807) | J$7,207 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 kn (J$1,250) | J$851 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (J$310) | J$238 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 kn (J$387) | J$359 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 kn (J$67,583) | J$20,000 | + 238% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kn (J$18) | J$16 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 271 kn (J$5,831) | J$7,749 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (J$731) | J$913 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 290 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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