Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 16% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Zagreb | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72 kn (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 213 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 kn (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 119 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 kn (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 78 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 21 kn (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 41 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 kn (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 26 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 kn (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 62 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 51 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.63 kn (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 kn (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 kn (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 229 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 kn (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 35% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,662 kn (Mex$ 17,829) | Mex$ 15,917 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,921 kn (Mex$ 13,168) | Mex$ 8,227 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098 kn (Mex$ 2,939) | Mex$ 569 | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,244 kn (Mex$ 11,357) | Mex$ 10,793 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,493 kn (Mex$ 9,348) | Mex$ 5,769 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,064 kn (Mex$ 2,846) | Mex$ 359 | + 692% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 kn (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 336 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,611 kn (Mex$ 6,989) | Mex$ 6,538 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682 kn (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 2,445 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 105 | + 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89 kn (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 150 | + 59% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 22% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 673 kn (Mex$ 1,802) | Mex$ 766 | + 135% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261 kn (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 742 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 696 kn (Mex$ 1,862) | Mex$ 1,941 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765 kn (Mex$ 2,046) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 46% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (Mex$ 427,129) | Mex$ 377,448 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 kn (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360 kn (Mex$ 963) | Mex$ 628 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 117 kn (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 133 | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 21% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Zagreb | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 46 kn (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 62 | + 97% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 54 kn (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 148 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 kn (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 642 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26 kn (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 85 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kn (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 49 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 52 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 kn (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kn (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 35 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 kn (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 230 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 25% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Zagreb | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154 kn (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 317 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90 kn (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 215 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 1,224 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 338 kn (Mex$ 906) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 kn (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 149 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 90 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 kn (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 51 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,528 kn (Mex$ 9,440) | Mex$ 11,167 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82 kn (Mex$ 2.19) | Mex$ 5.36 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 286 kn (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 970 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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