Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 14% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 6% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 kn (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 kn (€5.90) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 kn (€4.57) | €3.99 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (€1.01) | €1.13 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (€2.76) | €2.98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (€1.88) | €2.18 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kn (€8) | €5.20 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (€1.13) | €2.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.63 kn (€0.74) | €1.58 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (€1.20) | €0.98 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 kn (€8) | €5.56 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (€1.96) | €1.97 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (€0.99) | €1.22 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 5% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,662 kn (€881) | €1,069 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,921 kn (€651) | €706 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kn (€145) | €153 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,244 kn (€561) | €522 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,493 kn (€462) | €425 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,064 kn (€141) | €109 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 kn (€17) | €21 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,611 kn (€345) | €448 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682 kn (€90) | €92 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (€8) | €4.89 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89 kn (€12) | €12 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 673 kn (€89) | €77 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261 kn (€34) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 696 kn (€92) | €90 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765 kn (€101) | €112 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 26% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (€21,105) | €22,774 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kn (€1.63) | €1.58 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360 kn (€48) | €78 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 116 kn (€15) | €15 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 13% more expensive than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kn (€6) | €6 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 54 kn (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kn (€33) | €45 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 kn (€3.48) | €3.41 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kn (€4.06) | €2.01 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (€3.43) | €2.39 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (€1.73) | €1.24 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (€2.19) | €1.14 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 kn (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 15% cheaper than in Dortmund (Germany) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Dortmund | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 kn (€20) | €33 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (€35) | €51 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 338 kn (€45) | €46 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 kn (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (€1.84) | €2.75 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (€2.16) | €2.98 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,528 kn (€466) | €592 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 kn (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kn (€38) | €32 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (€4.51) | €5.73 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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