Cost of Living Comparison Between Zagreb and Warsaw 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Warsaw is 0.4% lower than in Zagreb (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Warsaw is 8.9% higher than in Zagreb | |
| Rent Prices in Warsaw are 39.3% higher than in Zagreb | |
| Restaurant Prices in Warsaw are 2.0% lower than in Zagreb | |
| Groceries Prices in Warsaw are 9.6% lower than in Zagreb | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Warsaw is 8.4% higher than in Zagreb | |
Restaurants | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.00 € (50.88 zł) |
10.02 € (42.50 zł) |
-16.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
60.00 € (254.38 zł) |
49.53 € (210.00 zł) |
-17.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 € (33.92 zł) |
8.26 € (35.00 zł) |
+3.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
3.00 € (12.72 zł) |
4.36 € (18.50 zł) |
+45.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 € (16.96 zł) |
4.25 € (18.00 zł) |
+6.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.14 € (9.08 zł) |
3.91 € (16.59 zł) |
+82.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.54 € (10.77 zł) |
2.18 € (9.23 zł) |
-14.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.31 € (9.78 zł) |
2.06 € (8.75 zł) |
-10.5 % |
Markets | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.22 € (5.16 zł) |
0.98 € (4.16 zł) |
-19.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.41 € (5.98 zł) |
1.20 € (5.07 zł) |
-15.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.20 € (5.08 zł) |
0.76 € (3.24 zł) |
-36.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.59 € (15.24 zł) |
3.50 € (14.85 zł) |
-2.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
5.20 € (22.05 zł) |
4.19 € (17.77 zł) |
-19.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.63 € (19.61 zł) |
2.92 € (12.39 zł) |
-36.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.41 € (22.95 zł) |
6.29 € (26.65 zł) |
+16.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.77 € (3.25 zł) |
0.56 € (2.37 zł) |
-27.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.70 € (2.98 zł) |
0.73 € (3.08 zł) |
+3.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.81 € (3.44 zł) |
0.85 € (3.61 zł) |
+4.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.16 € (4.92 zł) |
1.28 € (5.43 zł) |
+10.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.57 € (2.42 zł) |
0.40 € (1.71 zł) |
-29.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.51 € (2.15 zł) |
0.43 € (1.82 zł) |
-15.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.07 € (4.54 zł) |
1.39 € (5.88 zł) |
+29.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.14 € (4.81 zł) |
0.63 € (2.67 zł) |
-44.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 € (29.68 zł) |
7.08 € (30.00 zł) |
+1.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.49 € (6.32 zł) |
1.12 € (4.75 zł) |
-24.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.16 € (9.17 zł) |
1.77 € (7.50 zł) |
-18.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
5.00 € (21.20 zł) |
5.54 € (23.49 zł) |
+10.8 % |
Transportation | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.53 € (2.25 zł) |
1.04 € (4.40 zł) |
+95.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
49.00 € (207.75 zł) |
25.95 € (110.00 zł) |
-47.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
2.00 € (8.48 zł) |
2.36 € (10.00 zł) |
+17.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 € (6.82 zł) |
1.90 € (8.05 zł) |
+17.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
8.90 € (37.73 zł) |
11.79 € (50.00 zł) |
+32.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.49 € (6.33 zł) |
1.46 € (6.18 zł) |
-2.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
26,455.50 € (112,163.81 zł) |
28,279.02 € (119,895.00 zł) |
+6.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
23,291.71 € (98,750.25 zł) |
28,394.98 € (120,386.67 zł) |
+21.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
185.27 € (785.50 zł) |
295.25 € (1,251.79 zł) |
+59.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
18.88 € (80.02 zł) |
8.39 € (35.56 zł) |
-55.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
35.26 € (149.49 zł) |
15.88 € (67.33 zł) |
-55.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
47.06 € (199.52 zł) |
43.35 € (183.81 zł) |
-7.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
15.83 € (67.13 zł) |
24.44 € (103.64 zł) |
+54.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
8.00 € (33.92 zł) |
8.26 € (35.00 zł) |
+3.2 % |
Childcare | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
430.48 € (1,825.10 zł) |
520.33 € (2,206.06 zł) |
+20.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
9,615.00 € (40,764.87 zł) |
13,470.49 € (57,111.04 zł) |
+40.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
87.30 € (370.15 zł) |
93.55 € (396.62 zł) |
+7.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
34.50 € (146.27 zł) |
40.36 € (171.12 zł) |
+17.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
85.18 € (361.15 zł) |
93.11 € (394.77 zł) |
+9.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
97.57 € (413.65 zł) |
102.10 € (432.88 zł) |
+4.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
760.00 € (3,222.18 zł) |
1,042.93 € (4,421.74 zł) |
+37.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
574.76 € (2,436.83 zł) |
821.75 € (3,484.00 zł) |
+43.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,277.78 € (5,417.41 zł) |
1,806.72 € (7,660.00 zł) |
+41.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
946.05 € (4,010.99 zł) |
1,287.15 € (5,457.14 zł) |
+36.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
432.58 € (1,834.00 zł) |
500.01 € (2,119.90 zł) |
+15.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
278.20 € (1,179.49 zł) |
317.42 € (1,345.79 zł) |
+14.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Zagreb Edit |
Warsaw Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,644.90 € (6,973.92 zł) |
1,941.98 € (8,233.46 zł) |
+18.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.23 | 7.04 | +118.1 % |
| Last update: | 22 April 2026 | 21 April 2026 | |
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