Capital city in City of Zagreb, Croatia
Cost of living in Zagreb
How much a month costs in Zagreb
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,030–2,930 (€1,800–2,600).
Prices in Zagreb
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €650–1,100 | $731–1,240 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €500–800 | $563–900 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €18–35 | $20–39 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–140 | $90–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €7–11 | $7.9–12.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €15–28 | $17–32 |
| Cappuccino | €1.8–3 | $2.0–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €3–4.5 | $3.4–5.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €5–9 | $5.6–10.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €12–25 | $14–28 |
| Gym membership (month) | €30–45 | $34–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 40/100
A value score of 40/100 means Zagreb gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 78/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 17 places we cover in Croatia.
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Cost of living across Croatia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Krk | $1,800–2,590 | 53/100 |
| Rijeka | $1,800–2,590 | 46/100 |
| Šibenik | $1,910–2,700 | 48/100 |
| Poreč | $1,910–2,700 | 52/100 |
| Opatija | $1,910–2,700 | 51/100 |
| Pula | $2,030–2,810 | 43/100 |
| Zagreb | $2,030–2,930 | 40/100 |
| Zadar | $2,030–2,930 | 41/100 |
| Makarska | $2,140–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Trogir | $2,140–3,040 | 40/100 |
| Split | $2,250–3,150 | 30/100 |
| Rovinj | $2,480–3,600 | 27/100 |
| Vis | $2,480–3,600 | 27/100 |
| Korčula | $2,590–3,710 | 24/100 |
| Brač | $2,590–3,830 | 24/100 |
| Dubrovnik | $2,700–3,940 | 17/100 |
| Hvar | $3,150–5,060 | 7/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Zagreb
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Meteora | Greece | $1,690–2,480 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Zagreb?
About $1,130–1,580 on a lean budget, $2,030–2,930 for a comfortable month and $3,940–6,190 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Zagreb?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €650–1,100 ($731–1,240) a month in the center and €500–800 ($563–900) outside it.
How much does food cost in Zagreb?
A local meal is €7–11 ($7.9–12.4); a mid-range restaurant is €15–28 ($17–32) per person.
Is Croatia expensive?
Prices in Croatia are about 53% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Zagreb Tourist Board
- ZET (Zagreb Electric Tram)
- Zagreb Airport
- KBC Zagreb
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.