Zagreb ranks 5th of 7 priced cities in Croatia on cost — $1,467 a month in essentials, 62% above Slavonski Brod, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,956 covers that 1.3×. 96.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 19.3 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Jul 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $668 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $886 |
| Groceries | $173 |
| Dining out | $311 |
| Utilities | $260 |
| Local transport | $55 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,467 |
| Avg net salary | $1,956 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,079 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,445 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Zagreb, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.83 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $69.15 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.22 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.49 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.46 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.61 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.01 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.58 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.35 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.77 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.91 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.15 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.90 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $12.89 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.28 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.80 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.58 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.46 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.21 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.31 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.61 |
| Monthly transit pass | $55.07 |
| Taxi start | $2.31 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.44 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $218.92 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $40.64 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.05 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $53.99 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Zagreb has 96.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 8th-highest of 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Zagreb runs 9 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.9°C | -1.3°C | 84% | 66% | 60 mm |
| Feb | 5.1°C | 2°C | 76% | 62% | 64 mm |
| Mar | 8.2°C | 5.3°C | 67% | 57% | 53 mm |
| Apr | 12.5°C | 10.3°C | 65% | 56% | 62 mm |
| May | 16.9°C | 16.2°C | 71% | 65% | 116 mm |
| Jun | 22.1°C | 23.2°C | 68% | 54% | 85 mm |
| Jul | 23.9°C | 25.4°C | 65% | 46% | 76 mm |
| Aug | 23.4°C | 24.9°C | 68% | 48% | 74 mm |
| Sep | 18.1°C | 18.1°C | 74% | 53% | 89 mm |
| Oct | 12.9°C | 11.8°C | 82% | 63% | 87 mm |
| Nov | 7.3°C | 5.2°C | 86% | 73% | 87 mm |
| Dec | 3.2°C | 0.3°C | 87% | 68% | 65 mm |
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