Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 34% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 38% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (14,673 Dinar) | 12,618 Dinar | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (9,946 Dinar) | 9,414 Dinar | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (6,630 Dinar) | 3,397 Dinar | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (1,619 Dinar) | 1,400 Dinar | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.84 (6,712 Dinar) | 2,202 Dinar | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (3,169 Dinar) | 978 Dinar | + 224% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (6,362 Dinar) | 6,295 Dinar | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (1,752 Dinar) | 1,592 Dinar | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (1,449 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (1,864 Dinar) | 1,556 Dinar | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (9,166 Dinar) | 18,937 Dinar | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 (2,641 Dinar) | 1,379 Dinar | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (1,542 Dinar) | 856 Dinar | + 80% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €971 (1,346,069 Dinar) | 1,055,170 Dinar | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €723 (1,002,297 Dinar) | 652,591 Dinar | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (188,941 Dinar) | 170,025 Dinar | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €587 (813,645 Dinar) | 1,068,680 Dinar | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (624,677 Dinar) | 600,084 Dinar | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (119,710 Dinar) | 147,360 Dinar | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (32,687 Dinar) | 41,164 Dinar | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €308 (426,863 Dinar) | 450,680 Dinar | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €78 (108,804 Dinar) | 146,039 Dinar | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (10,239 Dinar) | 8,672 Dinar | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (12,431 Dinar) | 5,889 Dinar | + 111% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 37% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (115,579 Dinar) | 43,969 Dinar | + 163% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (48,001 Dinar) | 54,761 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (118,793 Dinar) | 67,632 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (144,784 Dinar) | 69,824 Dinar | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 107% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (37,238,486 Dinar) | 21,124,800 Dinar | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (2,375 Dinar) | 721 Dinar | + 230% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (66,556 Dinar) | 29,217 Dinar | + 128% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (13,555 Dinar) | 18,774 Dinar | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 16% more expensive than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (7,160 Dinar) | 5,677 Dinar | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (11,455 Dinar) | 10,110 Dinar | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (56,801 Dinar) | 29,878 Dinar | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (4,653 Dinar) | 18,074 Dinar | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (5,500 Dinar) | 3,978 Dinar | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (4,725 Dinar) | 5,089 Dinar | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (2,532 Dinar) | 2,945 Dinar | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (3,274 Dinar) | 2,298 Dinar | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (10,779 Dinar) | 13,224 Dinar | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 7% cheaper than in Arbil Governorate (Iraq) | ||||
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Zagreb | Arbil Governorate | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (34,649 Dinar) | 24,370 Dinar | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (18,305 Dinar) | 20,755 Dinar | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (46,943 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (69,248 Dinar) | 60,864 Dinar | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (11,611 Dinar) | 9,713 Dinar | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (2,654 Dinar) | 5,421 Dinar | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.60 (3,610 Dinar) | 4,747 Dinar | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (584,266 Dinar) | 776,216 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (166 Dinar) | 101 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (58,569 Dinar) | 128,877 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.62 (6,404 Dinar) | 2,709 Dinar | + 136% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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