Cost of living in Zagreb is very similar to Riga (without rent).
Rent in Zagreb is 14% more expensive than in Riga.
Cost of living including rent in Zagreb is 7% higher than in Riga.
Food in Zagreb is very similar to Riga.
Transport in Zagreb is 29% more expensive than in Riga.
| Zagreb | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zagreb | Riga | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.3 $ | 9.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 46 $ | 54.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.73 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.11 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.8 $ | 1.56 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.11 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.84 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.55 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.7 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.04 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.58 $ | 5.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.7 $ | 34.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.69 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.4 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 46 $ | 46 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.84 $ | 5.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.02 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.32 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
110 $ | 181 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 283 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.5 $ | 18.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 486 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 852 $ | 598 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 616 $ | 510 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,101 $ | 922 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,189 $ | 2,784 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,073 $ | 1,763 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,684 $ | 1,324 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.04 % | 4.57 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.54 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 7.19 $ | 18.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.7 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 91.6 $ | 77.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 357 $ | 547 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,598 $ | 13,962 $ |