Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 70% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 68% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Zagreb | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 kn (45 lei) | 32 lei | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 kn (28 lei) | 18 lei | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 kn (22 lei) | 9 lei | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (4.84 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 21 kn (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (9 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 110% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kn (36 lei) | 14 lei | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (5.43 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.63 kn (3.57 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (5.76 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 kn (37 lei) | 25 lei | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (9 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (4.72 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 182% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 99% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,662 kn (4,218 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,921 kn (3,116 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kn (695 lei) | 390 lei | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,244 kn (2,687 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,493 kn (2,212 lei) | 914 lei | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,064 kn (673 lei) | 253 lei | + 166% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 kn (83 lei) | 32 lei | + 157% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,611 kn (1,654 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682 kn (432 lei) | 330 lei | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (40 lei) | 30 lei | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89 kn (56 lei) | 23 lei | + 145% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 46% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 673 kn (426 lei) | 261 lei | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261 kn (165 lei) | 131 lei | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 696 kn (441 lei) | 270 lei | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765 kn (484 lei) | 251 lei | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 101% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Zagreb | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (101,062 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kn (8 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360 kn (228 lei) | 74 lei | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 116 kn (73 lei) | 21 lei | + 255% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 35% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Zagreb | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kn (29 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 54 kn (34 lei) | 28 lei | + 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kn (160 lei) | 84 lei | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 kn (17 lei) | 20 lei | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kn (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (8 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 kn (37 lei) | 16 lei | + 136% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 24% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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Zagreb | Piteşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 kn (98 lei) | 69 lei | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (57 lei) | 43 lei | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (170 lei) | 166 lei | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 338 kn (214 lei) | 135 lei | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 kn (37 lei) | 21 lei | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (10 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,528 kn (2,234 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 kn (0.52 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kn (181 lei) | 121 lei | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (22 lei) | 16 lei | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 70% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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