Croatia vs Croatia · 131 km apart
Croatia
single / month
Cheaper overallCroatia
single / month
| Expense | Rijeka | Zagreb | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.20 | $9.36 | Rijeka |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $28.80 | $37.44 | Rijeka |
| Cappuccino | $2.16 | $2.81 | Rijeka |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $163 | $212 | Rijeka |
| Monthly public transport pass | $26.40 | $34.32 | Rijeka |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $69.60 | $90.48 | Rijeka |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $20.16 | $26.21 | Rijeka |
| Fitness club membership | $20.16 | $26.21 | Rijeka |
| Cinema ticket | $5.28 | $6.86 | Rijeka |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $299 | $415 | Rijeka |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $208 | $289 | Rijeka |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $624 | $866 | Rijeka |
| Total single-person budget | $688 | $913 | Rijeka |
| Average net salary | $1,400 | $1,820 |
Rijeka is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Rijeka runs about $688 versus $913 in Zagreb — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Zagreb leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Rijeka · Full cost of living in Zagreb