Zagreb vs Manchester Cost of Living
Zagreb (Croatia) · Overall index 42.7 — Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5
Summary
- Overall, Manchester is 35% more expensive than Zagreb.
- Rent in Manchester is 53% more expensive than in Zagreb.
- Dining out in Manchester is 36% more expensive than in Zagreb.
| Item | Zagreb | Manchester | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +53% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,126 | $1,708 | +52% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $674 | $1,022 | +52% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,963 | $2,649 | +35% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,252 | $2,136 | +71% |
| Groceries | +35% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.71 | $0.92 | +30% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.05 | $2.87 | +40% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.61 | $3.33 | +28% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.59 | $3.32 | +28% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.22 | $11.2 | +36% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.42 | $10.4 | +62% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10 | $15.1 | +51% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.08 | $3.94 | +28% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.23 | $1.37 | +11% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.75 | $3.67 | +33% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.87 | $4.39 | +53% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.79 | $2.22 | +24% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.63 | $2 | +23% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.41 | $2.08 | +48% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $1.88 | +37% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.82 | $10.5 | +34% |
| Transport | +34% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.19 | $1.69 | +42% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $60 | $73 | +22% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.84 | $2.89 | +57% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.84 | $1.22 | +45% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.59 | +16% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,201 | $17,866 | +26% |
| Dining out | +36% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.8 | $14.8 | +37% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $61 | $87 | +43% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.56 | $8.79 | +34% |
| Cappuccino | $2.5 | $4.09 | +64% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.43 | $2 | +40% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.04 | $4.51 | +12% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.9 | $5.43 | +39% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.04 | $1.27 | +22% |
| Telecom | +16% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.1 | $49 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.9 | $46.5 | +17% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.28 | +22% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.68 | $10.4 | +7% |
| Utilities & household | +29% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $105 | $122 | +16% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.17 | +42% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.99 | $3.22 | +8% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.8 | $1.09 | +36% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12 | $18 | +50% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $51.7 | $66.4 | +28% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.53 | $10.2 | +7% |
| Men's haircut | $18 | $24.6 | +37% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $20 | +49% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,109 | $1,443 | +30% |
2,998 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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