Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (1,172 Lek) | 840 Lek | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (827 Lek) | 720 Lek | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (516 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (113 Lek) | 169 Lek | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.82 (478 Lek) | 384 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (224 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (447 Lek) | 507 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.26 (125 Lek) | 174 Lek | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (111 Lek) | 114 Lek | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (141 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (787 Lek) | 1,339 Lek | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (212 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (117 Lek) | 84 Lek | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 24% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €965 (95,650 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €795 (78,802 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (14,414 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €625 (61,926 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (52,293 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (8,597 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (2,346 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (52,007 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (7,813 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (720 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (899 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (7,773 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (3,280 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (8,185 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (9,976 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 55% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (2,663,374 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (154 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (4,722 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (1,605 Lek) | 2,130 Lek | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 8% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.53 (548 Lek) | 596 Lek | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (754 Lek) | 920 Lek | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (4,062 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (333 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (364 Lek) | 390 Lek | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (338 Lek) | 466 Lek | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (181 Lek) | 263 Lek | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (205 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (921 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 25% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (2,584 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (1,278 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (3,396 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (4,555 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (866 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (190 Lek) | 208 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.44 (242 Lek) | 319 Lek | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (41,788 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (12 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (4,239 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.70 (565 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 112 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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