Zagreb vs London Cost of Living
Zagreb (Croatia) · Overall index 42.7 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 95% more expensive than Zagreb.
- Rent in London is 214% more expensive than in Zagreb.
- Transport in London is 84% more expensive than in Zagreb.
| Item | Zagreb | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +214% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,126 | $2,992 | +166% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | $2,223 | +230% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,963 | $6,498 | +231% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,252 | $4,097 | +227% |
| Groceries | +76% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.71 | $1.21 | +70% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.05 | $4.07 | +99% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.61 | $4.67 | +79% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.59 | $4.37 | +69% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.22 | $14.3 | +74% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.42 | $11 | +71% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10 | $17.4 | +74% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.08 | $5.26 | +71% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.23 | $1.98 | +61% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.75 | $4.45 | +62% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.87 | $5.8 | +102% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.79 | $2.72 | +52% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $2.83 | +74% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.41 | $2.51 | +78% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $2.52 | +84% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.82 | $15.9 | +103% |
| Transport | +84% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.19 | $2.53 | +113% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $60 | $113 | +88% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.84 | $3.64 | +98% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.84 | $1.7 | +102% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.78 | +53% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,201 | $22,721 | +60% |
| Dining out | +77% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | $21.7 | +101% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $61 | $106 | +74% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.56 | $9.63 | +47% |
| Cappuccino | $2.5 | $4.39 | +76% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2.43 | +70% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.04 | $7.39 | +83% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.9 | $7.95 | +104% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.76 | +69% |
| Telecom | +44% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.1 | $51.7 | +26% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.9 | $63.5 | +59% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.33 | +43% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.68 | $14.4 | +49% |
| Utilities & household | +66% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $105 | $155 | +48% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.99 | $4.47 | +49% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.8 | $1.5 | +87% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12 | $20.8 | +73% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $51.7 | $85.7 | +66% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.53 | $16 | +68% |
| Men's haircut | $18 | $27 | +50% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $24 | +79% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,109 | $1,856 | +67% |
2,915 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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