Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 57% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil)
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 59% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Zagreb | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 kn (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 kn (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 216% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (R$ 5.61) | R$ 4.51 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 21 kn (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 kn (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 kn (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.73 kn (R$ 4.13) | R$ 5.28 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (R$ 6) | R$ 4.18 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (R$ 4.46) | R$ 4.20 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 120% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Zagreb | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,712 kn (R$ 4,843) | R$ 1,750 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,250 kn (R$ 3,787) | R$ 1,098 | + 245% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,068 kn (R$ 770) | R$ 456 | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,052 kn (R$ 2,923) | R$ 896 | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 kn (R$ 2,357) | R$ 676 | + 249% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 kn (R$ 505) | R$ 500 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 159 kn (R$ 115) | R$ 87 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,329 kn (R$ 1,680) | R$ 1,800 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 kn (R$ 461) | R$ 380 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 kn (R$ 44) | R$ 13 | + 236% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 61% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 572 kn (R$ 413) | R$ 161 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242 kn (R$ 174) | R$ 140 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (R$ 429) | R$ 235 | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 666 kn (R$ 481) | R$ 250 | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 72% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (R$ 115,148) | R$ 75,619 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 357 kn (R$ 258) | R$ 140 | + 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 kn (R$ 70) | R$ 37 | + 88% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 36% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Zagreb | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kn (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (R$ 45) | R$ 41 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 272 kn (R$ 196) | R$ 187 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kn (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 4.94 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn (R$ 13) | R$ 4.04 | + 221% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn (R$ 40) | R$ 43 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is about the same as in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Zagreb | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (R$ 131) | R$ 82 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn (R$ 67) | R$ 39 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (R$ 193) | R$ 127 | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317 kn (R$ 228) | R$ 139 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 kn (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 kn (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 kn (R$ 2,268) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kn (R$ 0.61) | R$ 2.03 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 271 kn (R$ 196) | R$ 117 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 223% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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