Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 30% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 41% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 kn (RD$ 659) | RD$ 337 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 kn (RD$ 401) | RD$ 354 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (RD$ 302) | RD$ 111 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (RD$ 61) | RD$ 60 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (RD$ 167) | RD$ 90 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 kn (RD$ 121) | RD$ 63 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 kn (RD$ 313) | RD$ 186 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (RD$ 69) | RD$ 115 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.73 kn (RD$ 45) | RD$ 61 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (RD$ 66) | RD$ 95 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (RD$ 420) | RD$ 668 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (RD$ 115) | RD$ 69 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (RD$ 48) | RD$ 38 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 48% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,712 kn (RD$ 52,522) | RD$ 33,329 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,250 kn (RD$ 41,077) | RD$ 18,476 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,068 kn (RD$ 8,353) | RD$ 7,434 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,052 kn (RD$ 31,703) | RD$ 17,637 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 kn (RD$ 25,560) | RD$ 9,442 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 kn (RD$ 5,473) | RD$ 2,250 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 159 kn (RD$ 1,245) | RD$ 1,520 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,329 kn (RD$ 18,224) | RD$ 26,816 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 kn (RD$ 4,998) | RD$ 5,224 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (RD$ 494) | RD$ 351 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 kn (RD$ 477) | RD$ 201 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 22% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 572 kn (RD$ 4,475) | RD$ 2,467 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242 kn (RD$ 1,891) | RD$ 1,943 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (RD$ 4,652) | RD$ 3,900 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 666 kn (RD$ 5,214) | RD$ 3,285 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 27% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (RD$ 1,248,890) | RD$ 821,416 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (RD$ 98) | RD$ 75 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357 kn (RD$ 2,794) | RD$ 2,182 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 kn (RD$ 754) | RD$ 995 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 15% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kn (RD$ 367) | RD$ 294 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (RD$ 493) | RD$ 495 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kn (RD$ 2,092) | RD$ 1,625 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (RD$ 198) | RD$ 353 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kn (RD$ 234) | RD$ 171 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (RD$ 200) | RD$ 197 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (RD$ 109) | RD$ 106 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn (RD$ 141) | RD$ 109 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn (RD$ 438) | RD$ 417 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 11% more expensive than in Santiago de los Caballeros (Dominican Republic) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Santiago de los Caballeros | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (RD$ 1,426) | RD$ 880 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn (RD$ 728) | RD$ 436 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (RD$ 2,097) | RD$ 1,584 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317 kn (RD$ 2,478) | RD$ 2,406 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 kn (RD$ 455) | RD$ 223 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (RD$ 113) | RD$ 90 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 kn (RD$ 141) | RD$ 136 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 kn (RD$ 24,600) | RD$ 26,840 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kn (RD$ 7) | RD$ 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 271 kn (RD$ 2,122) | RD$ 2,057 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (RD$ 266) | RD$ 137 | + 94% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 370 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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