Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 24% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 12% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (54 zł) | 47 zł | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (37 zł) | 37 zł | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.33 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (4.88 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.99 (21 zł) | 21 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (10 zł) | 23 zł | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 (19 zł) | 44 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.29 (5.49 zł) | 5.87 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (4.77 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (6 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (36 zł) | 57 zł | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (4.88 zł) | 7 zł | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 40% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,146 (4,892 zł) | 7,662 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €907 (3,870 zł) | 7,625 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (666 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 (3,014 zł) | 5,753 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €517 (2,205 zł) | 4,614 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (529 zł) | 917 zł | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (101 zł) | 82 zł | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (2,239 zł) | 2,176 zł | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (336 zł) | 563 zł | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 zł) | 37 zł | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (63 zł) | 57 zł | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 42% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (335 zł) | 552 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (116 zł) | 220 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (352 zł) | 462 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (429 zł) | 930 zł | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 10% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,863 (114,664 zł) | 140,414 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (203 zł) | 131 zł | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (72 zł) | 108 zł | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 39% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.53 (24 zł) | 32 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (32 zł) | 53 zł | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (175 zł) | 314 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.68 (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 (40 zł) | 147 zł | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 41% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (129 zł) | 153 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (59 zł) | 85 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €33 (141 zł) | 663 zł | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (219 zł) | 306 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (40 zł) | 46 zł | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.99 (8 zł) | 18 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.74 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €421 (1,799 zł) | 2,665 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.51 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (182 zł) | 247 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (23 zł) | 24 zł | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,596 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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