Cost of Living in Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb has a cost of living index of 45/100 (New York = 100). It is 55% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

45/100
Cost Index
$1,440/mo
Median Income
79/100
Safety Index
continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 48/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$710/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$475/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,600/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 42/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.11/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.85/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.55/kg
Dining OutScore: 45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
TransportationScore: 42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$47/month
One-Way Ticket$0.74/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.3/km
UtilitiesScore: 38/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$118/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 62/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$32/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 45/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$38/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$16/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Donji Grad, Gornji Grad, Tkalčić Street

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zagreb cheap to live in?

Zagreb has a cost of living index of 45/100, where New York = 100. It is 55% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Zagreb?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Zagreb costs approximately $710/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $475/month.

Is Zagreb good for digital nomads?

Zagreb has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Zagreb?

The median net monthly salary in Zagreb is approximately $1,440 USD. The income tax rate is around 23%.

How does Zagreb compare to New York for cost of living?

Zagreb (cost index 45) is 55% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,375/month by moving from New York to Zagreb.

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