Cost of living in Novi Sad is 18% lower than in Zagreb (without rent).
Rent in Novi Sad is 16% cheaper than in Zagreb.
Cost of living including rent in Novi Sad is 17% lower than in Zagreb.
Food in Novi Sad is 10% cheaper than in Zagreb.
Transport in Novi Sad is 52% cheaper than in Zagreb.
| Novi Sad | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Novi Sad | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.34 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.1 $ | 46 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.9 $ | 8.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.08 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.78 $ | 2.8 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 9.84 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.21 $ | 9.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.93 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.93 $ | 5.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.94 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.5 $ | 56.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.42 $ | 12.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.9 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.19 $ | 7 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.43 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 110 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
167 $ | 171 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.8 $ | 27.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 381 $ | 486 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 775 $ | 852 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 490 $ | 616 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,116 $ | 1,101 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,250 $ | 4,189 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,215 $ | 3,073 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 782 $ | 1,684 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.38 % | 4.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.4 $ | 42.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.67 $ | 7.54 $ |
| Haircut | 4.36 $ | 7.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 92.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 98.1 $ | 91.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 297 $ | 357 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,006 $ | 10,598 $ |