Cost of living in Zagreb, Croatia

Summary of cost of living in Zagreb

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €3,246
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €1,589
  • Zagreb is the 3rd most expensive city in Eastern Europe (3 out of 14)
  • Cost of living in Zagreb is cheaper than in 56% of cities in the World (80 out of 144)
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List of prices in Zagreb
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €13
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €9
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.33
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.14
12 eggs, large €4.99
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.26
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €4.51
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €1.29
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.12
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.49
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €8
2 liters of coca-cola €2.22
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €1.14
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €1,146
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €907
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €156
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €706
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €517
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €124
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €24
40” flat screen tv €525
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €79
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €10
Hourly rate for cleaning help €15
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €78
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €27
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €83
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €101
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €26,863
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €1.56
Monthly ticket public transport €48
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €17
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €5.53
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €8
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €41
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €3.36
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €3.68
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €3.41
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.83
Tube of toothpaste €2.07
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €9
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €30
2 tickets to the movies €14
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €33
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €51
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €9
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €1.99
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €2.74
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €421
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.12
1 month of gym membership in business district €43
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €5.47
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 81 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: May 13, 2025

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Zagreb position in our World Ranking

the world
80th
out of 144
eastern europe
3rd
out of 14

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