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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Transportation

Best Beach Nearby
Jarun, on the south side (tram 5 or 17), is a lake with shingle beaches, a rowing course and weekend bars. It is not the sea. 13
Best Taxi/Ride App
Bolt and Uber both list Zagreb, including rides to Franjo Tuđman Airport. Neither page published a per-kilometre fare. 22 23
Bike/Scooter Rental
City bikes are Bajs, the nextbike system renamed on 26 August 2025, still unlocked in the nextbike app. Pay as you go is €0.50 per 30 minutes, a month is €5 and a year is €30, after a €10 activation that is credited to rides. The live page asks for 20 minutes between free rides. 17 18
Top Regional Airline
Croatia Airlines, at Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) in Velika Gorica, about 17 km southeast. The airport company profile lists it among carriers operating in 2026. A bus runs from Eugen Kvaternik Square. 1 58
Top International Airline
The same 2026 operator list includes Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, plus Air France, KLM, British Airways and Eurowings. 58
Highway Access
The A1 leaves the Lučko interchange toward Split (sharing the start with the A6 to Rijeka). The A2 runs north to the Macelj border, the A3 is the southern bypass from Bregana to Lipovac, and the A4 runs northeast to Goričan. The A3 is free between Bobovica and Ivanja Reka; the other motorways are tolled. 1
Main Train/Transit Hub
Zagreb Glavni kolodvor, Trg kralja Tomislava 12. The HŽ ticket office is open every day from 5:20 to 21:40. 39
Public Transport Passes
ZET trams, buses and the funicular. A prepaid daytime ticket is €0.53 for 30 minutes, €0.93 for 60 and €1.33 for 90. A day ticket is €3.98 and a 30-day ticket is €53.09. A general annual coupon paid in one cash sum is €415.69 after the 10% discount. The MOJ ZET app sells tickets by card. 2 13
Regional Travel
HŽ tickets are sold at Glavni kolodvor. Wikivoyage puts the daily train from Split at about 8 hours and Ljubljana at about 2 hours 30 minutes (five trains a day). Domestic trains stop often. 13 39

Essentials

City
Zagreb, the capital, is a city-county (Grad Zagreb) on the Sava at the south foot of Medvednica, separate from Zagreb County. 1
Population
767,131 in the City of Zagreb at the census of 31 August 2021 (down from 790,017 in 2011). The urban settlement was 663,592. 1 11
Internet Speed
No Zagreb-only series was opened. Ookla medians for Croatia in September 2026 were 210.68 Mbps fixed and 197.85 Mbps mobile. The same page also shows 93.74 Mbps fixed and 124.12 Mbps mobile. Impact Hub advertises 140-200 Mbps down on its own Wi-Fi. 6 16
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2023. The country-prep ECB reference for 19 October 2026 is 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). 12 14
Tap Water
Tap water is potable. Vodoopskrba i odvodnja judged the public supply for Zagreb compliant with the drinking-water rulebook in 2024, after 7,148 samples. 15
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 12
SIM Card
Hrvatski Telekom Visiting Croatia eSIM is €11 for 3 days of unlimited data (it renews if the balance is at least €11), €15 for 10 days unlimited, or €25 for 120 GB over 90 days. The product text also includes 100 outgoing minutes in Croatia. For a month, bonbon is the no-contract list behind this city cost file: €4 for 7 GB up to €13 for 25 GB, with 20 GB at €11. Those tiles did not render on this fetch; the figures are the country prep of the same page. 4 5
Banking for Expats
Visa and Mastercard are taken at the national theatre box office and are required for Konzum orders sent by Wolt. A published fee for opening a non-resident account at a Zagreb branch was not found. 28 34
Accommodation
Private apartments and hostels are the usual stay. Whole Wide World Hostel is at Kačićeva 3B. The Esplanade, built in 1925 for the Orient Express, is at Mihanovićeva 1, opposite the main station. 13 21
Cashless Friendly
Cards are normal at the theatre and for Konzum delivery. A cash tip of about 5-10% is still usual at dinner, often by rounding up. 12 28 34
Short Term Rentals
Nightly hostels and hotels, and monthly apartments. Whole Wide World Hostel is at Kačićeva 3B. Wikivoyage lists a dorm around €28 (updated May 2026); the hostel site does not print that rate. 13 21
Budget Accommodation
Whole Wide World Hostel, Kačićeva 3B, two minutes from the Britanski trg tram stop, with a kitchen and a laundry service. Wikivoyage lists a dorm around €28 (updated May 2026). 13 21
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The Upper Town (Gradec and Kaptol) and Donji grad around Ban Jelačić Square: the cathedral, St Mark, Dolac, Tkalčićeva and the station are a walk or a short tram ride apart. 13
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Basaričekova and the Upper Town edge, where Impact Hub sits, or Donji grad for the tram grid and the station. Imperium median asking rent in Donji grad on 22 October 2026 was €900 a month (18 ads). 3 13 42

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Impact Hub Zagreb, Basaričekova 11. From 1 January 2026 a day pass is €25, PERICA is €88 a month (4 days), MINA is €213 (about 12 days) and FRANJO, a full desk, is €269, VAT included. Weekday hours are 9:00 to 18:00. 3 16
Best Cafe for Work
Cogito Coffee, Varšavska 11, with other Zagreb rooms at prilaz Gjure Deželića 40 and Ulica Jurja Žerjavića 7/2. A laptop rule was not published. 20
Networking Events
Impact Hub Zagreb (Basaričekova 11) is the member community, and tours are booked on the site. A separate public meetup calendar was not opened. 3

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Klinički bolnički centar Zagreb, Rebro, Kišpatićeva 12. The switchboard is +385 1 2388 888. Clinics run 8:00 to 16:00 and the emergency department is open all day (+385 1 2367 415). 9
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Gyms4you is open 24 hours for members. The Vrbani club is at Kuzminečka 10. The advertised 12-month auto-pay rate is €22.50 or €26.50 a month; the rack monthly rate in the FAQ is €45. Jurišićeva 6 is marked on the same page as a 2026 opening. 41
Laundry Services
Whole Wide World Hostel, Kačićeva 3B, lists a laundry service for guests. A self-service per-load price was not on an operator page. 21

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Wolt has a Zagreb page for restaurants and groceries, including Konzum baskets in the inner city. 24 34
Best Local Dish to Try
Štrukli, at La Štruk, Skalinska 5, the Upper Town counter named for them. Wikivoyage (May 2022) also points to the grilled cheese sandwich there. 13 54
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Zrno Bio Bistro, Medulićeva 20, is fully vegan and organic, Monday to Saturday 12:00 to 23:00 (kitchen to 22:00). Soup of the day is €7.50. 26
Best Dessert Spots
Slastičarnica Vincek, Ilica 18. Wikivoyage says it is closed on Sundays. 13 55
Affordable Shopping Spots
Dolac market, Dolac 2. The hall, fish market and dairy are open; outdoor stalls are still on Pod zidom, Tkalčićeva, Splavnica and the west side of Ban Jelačić Square while the full rebuild continues (city notice, 8 January 2026). Weekday outdoor hours are 6:30 to 16:00. 35 36
E-commerce/Online Store
Konzum delivers its web shop across Zagreb and the nearby towns, next day on its own vans, or within about 3 hours by Wolt in the inner city. 34
Grocery Delivery
Konzum delivery, minimum basket €50. From 1 April 2026 the van fee is €4.99 under €100, falling to free above €180. Own vans run weekdays and Saturday, 7:00 to 21:00, next day at the earliest. Wolt slots in the inner city have the same €50 minimum. 34
Bar/Nightlife Area
Tkalčićeva, north of Ban Jelačić Square, is the bar street (Mali Medo, Melin, Oliver Twist). Wikivoyage also names Flower Square and Bogovićeva. 13
Local Brewery
The Garden taproom in Žitnjak. A brewery tour is €20, Saturdays at 17:00, pay on the spot, over-18s. Groups over six should email ahead. 25
Street Food Stalls
La Štruk, Skalinska 5, and Sandwich Bar Pingvin, Nikole Tesle 10, the long-running hot-and-cold chicken sandwich bar. 13 54
Popular International Cuisine
Taquitos Bandidos, Radićeva 12, is the Mexican counter Wikivoyage lists in the centre (updated May 2022). 13

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Zagreb Cathedral and Ban Jelačić Square, and Lotrščak Tower on Strossmayerovo šetalište. The tower is open Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 19:00 and weekends 11:00 to 19:00. 1 40
Museums & Art Venues
Museum of Broken Relationships, Sv. Ćirila i Metoda 2, in Kulmer Palace. Adults €9, students and seniors €7. In winter (1 October to 31 May) it is open 9:00 to 21:00, last entry 20:30. 27
Historical Sites
The Upper Town was two towns, Kaptol and Gradec, united in 1850. St Mark Church, with the tiled roof, and the Stone Gate (Kamenita vrata) are the markers. Lotrščak is the tower on the Gradec wall. 1 40
Religious Sites
Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol, and the Stone Gate chapel. Cravaticum sits beside the gate at Opatička 2. 1 38
Annual Events
Advent in Zagreb runs 28 November 2026 to 7 January 2027, with a warm-up from 25 November. The city tender covers Ban Jelačić Square, Europski trg, the Upper Town plateau and neighbourhood sites. 37
Cultural Districts
Gornji grad (Upper Town: Gradec and Kaptol) and Donji grad (Lower Town), whose Lenuci horseshoe of squares holds the museums and the national theatre. 13
Theater Venues
Croatian National Theatre, Trg Republike Hrvatske 15. Drama tickets run about €6.30 to €20 and opera or ballet about €9.10 to €44.90. The box office is weekdays 10:00 to 19:00, cards accepted. 28 29
Local Markets
Dolac, Dolac 2, the central market. Outdoor stalls are temporarily on the streets around it (see the 8 January 2026 city notice) while the hall, fish and dairy sections stay open. 35 36
Music Scene
The national theatre season includes Carmen, Othello and The Nutcracker, with opera and ballet tickets from about €9.10. The box office is at Trg Republike Hrvatske 15. 28 29
Art Galleries
The Art Pavilion on King Tomislav Square is still showing work in other museums after the earthquake repairs. HRT reported on 1 September 2026 that the building is due to reopen on 15 December 2026. The pavilion site still lists the works as running to 31 July 2026. 56 57
Historic Buildings
The Esplanade, Mihanovićeva 1, built in 1925 for Orient Express passengers, and the Art Pavilion, the iron hall brought from the 1896 Budapest exhibition and first opened in Zagreb on 15 December 1898. 13 57
Local Heritage
The cravat. Cravaticum, Opatička 2 beside the Stone Gate, tells the story of Croat soldiers in the Thirty Years War and the French name la cravate. It is open from 10:00, to 21:00 most days and to 22:00 on Friday and Saturday. 38

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Medvednica Nature Park, whose summit Sljeme is 1,035 m. The cable car return is €10 for an adult (€6 one way). People with registered residence or stay in Zagreb ride free, shown with an identity card (and a police stay certificate for boravište). The park office is at Bliznec 70. 1 19 31
National Parks Nearby
Plitvice Lakes, the oldest Croatian national park (1949) and a UNESCO site since 1979. The public institution is at Josipa Jovića 19, Plitvička Jezera, +385 53 751 015. The park page does not give a Zagreb drive time. Medvednica, inside the city, is a nature park, not a national park. 30 31
Cycling/Walking Paths
Bajs stations cover the city (see the prices above). Medvednica waymarks eight circular bike trails plus one traverse. Jarun has a lakeside loop used for cycling and walking. 13 17 31
Scenic Viewpoints
Lotrščak Tower looks over the Lower Town (hours above). From Sljeme, Wikipedia says the view can reach Velebit and, on a clear day, the Julian Alps. 1 40
Birdwatching Locations
Medvednica Nature Park (Veternica cave, the Zrinski mine, marked trails). The park promotes a bat programme. No bird hide was listed. 31
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Medvednica asks visitors to stay on marked paths and not to pick plants. A city page naming a legal public bonfire pitch was not found. 31

Other Services and Amenities

Language Classes
Croaticum, the centre for Croatian as a second language, at the Faculty of Humanities, Ivana Lučića 3, room B-103. The office is weekdays 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 15:30. Phone +385 1 4092 068. 33
Libraries & Study Spots
National and University Library, Ulica Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4. About 3.7 million items and over 1,000 reading seats. The main hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 21:00, with a late service to midnight. 32

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Imperium asking median in Donji grad on 22 October 2026 was €3,886 per m² (18 ads), so a 40 m² studio is about €155,440. These are one agency asking prices, not sales, and there is no bedroom split. CroReal wider 2026 flat asking median was €4,095 per m² (1,175 listings). DZS new flats sold in Zagreb in the first half of 2026 averaged €3,518 per m², with no centre split. 10 42 43
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Imperium asking median in Sesvete the same day was €3,500 per m² (9 ads), so a 40 m² studio is about €140,000. Dubrava was €3,422 on only 3 ads. No official outside-centre sale series was published. 42
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the Donji grad asking median of €3,886 per m², a 60 m² apartment is about €233,160. Imperium had no bedroom split. The citywide CroReal 2026 asking median is €4,095 per m². 42 43
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Using the Sesvete asking median of €3,500 per m², a 60 m² apartment is about €210,000. No bedroom or official outside-centre split was published. 42
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the Donji grad asking median of €3,886 per m², an 80 m² apartment is about €310,880. Imperium had no bedroom split. 42
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Using the Sesvete asking median of €3,500 per m², an 80 m² apartment is about €280,000. No official outside-centre split was published. 42
Corporate Tax
18% corporate income tax, or 10% when revenue in the tax period is under €1 million. 44
Dividend Withholding Tax
12% final withholding on dividends paid to individuals. Corporate withholding on dividends paid to foreign companies is 10%, and it is not charged when the reinvested-profit allowance applies. 46 48
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Croatian-source income. The annual bands are up to €60,000 and above €60,000. Zagreb set 23% and 33% from 1 March 2025. If a city sets no rates, the default is 20% and 30%. 8 51
Highest Income Tax Bracket
33% on the part of the annual base above €60,000, and 23% up to that threshold, from 1 March 2025. Zagreb is the only unit allowed to set 33%. 8 51
VAT
25% standard VAT. Reduced rates are 13% (including hotels and restaurant food) and 5% (including bread, milk and books). 45
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. A foreign entity is a CFC when Croatian residents hold more than 50% and the foreign tax is lower than the Croatian corporate tax that would have been charged. 47
Property Tax
Since 1 January 2025, homes that are not a permanent residence pay an annual tax of €0.60 to €8 per m². A long lease used as a permanent home is also outside the tax. Zagreb closed consultation describes the rate in force as €5 per m² and a draft rise to €8 from 1 January 2027. An adopted 2027 decision was not the page opened. 45 50 52
Property Transaction Tax
3% of market value, paid by the buyer, when the purchase is not charged VAT. New buildings used for under two years are charged 25% VAT instead of the transfer tax. 45 49
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Qualifying foreign employment or self-employment of a digital-nomad temporary-stay holder is exempt from Croatian income tax while the stay is valid, up to 18 months, under Income Tax Act art. 9(1)(26) as recorded in the country tax profile. The 2026 means test is €3,622.50 a month. Dividends, rent and work for Croatian clients are outside the exemption, and tax residence can still start at 183 days. 7 8 53

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia, ZagrebReference
  2. ZET faresOfficial
  3. Impact Hub Zagreb coworking packagesOfficial
  4. Hrvatski Telekom Visiting Croatia eSIMOfficial
  5. bonbon prepaid packagesOfficial
  6. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Croatia, September 2026Measurement
  7. MUP, temporary stay of digital nomadsOfficial
  8. PwC Croatia, taxes on personal income, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  9. KBC Zagreb contactsOfficial
  10. DZS, prices of new dwellings sold, first half of 2026Official
  11. City of Zagreb, 2021 census final resultsOfficial
  12. Wikivoyage CroatiaSecondary
  13. Wikivoyage ZagrebSecondary
  14. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026 cube via country prepOfficial
  15. VIO, Zagreb drinking-water quality report 2024Official
  16. Impact Hub Zagreb service specification, 1 January 2026Official
  17. Bajs Zagreb public bicyclesOfficial
  18. nextbike, Zagreb system renamed Bajs on 26 August 2025Official
  19. Sljeme cable car faresOfficial
  20. Cogito Coffee locationsOfficial
  21. Whole Wide World HostelOfficial
  22. Bolt in ZagrebOfficial
  23. Uber in ZagrebOfficial
  24. Wolt ZagrebOfficial
  25. The Garden brewery toursOfficial
  26. Zrno Bio BistroOfficial
  27. Museum of Broken Relationships, ZagrebOfficial
  28. Croatian National Theatre ticket pricesOfficial
  29. Croatian National Theatre ZagrebOfficial
  30. Plitvice Lakes National ParkOfficial
  31. Medvednica Nature ParkOfficial
  32. National and University Library in ZagrebOfficial
  33. Croaticum contactsOfficial
  34. Konzum deliveryOfficial
  35. Tržnice Zagreb, Dolac hoursOfficial
  36. City of Zagreb, Dolac vendors stay on temporary pitches, 8 January 2026Official
  37. City of Zagreb, Advent 2026 tendersOfficial
  38. Cravaticum, boutique museum of the cravatOfficial
  39. HŽ ticket offices, Zagreb Glavni kolodvorOfficial
  40. Advent Zagreb visitor information, Lotrščak hoursOfficial
  41. Gyms4you memberships and Zagreb clubsOfficial
  42. Imperium Immobiliare asking prices, 22 October 2026Index
  43. CroReal Zagreb asking prices, updated 9 October 2026Index
  44. PwC Croatia, corporate income tax, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  45. PwC Croatia, VAT, property tax and transfer taxProfessional
  46. PwC Croatia, withholding taxesProfessional
  47. PwC Croatia, CFC rules, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  48. Porezna uprava, dividend withholding for individualsOfficial
  49. Porezna uprava, real estate transfer tax 3%Official
  50. Porezna uprava, property tax from 1 January 2025Official
  51. NN 28/2025, Zagreb income-tax ratesOfficial
  52. City of Zagreb, closed consultation on the property-tax rateOfficial
  53. Income Tax Act, cited by the country tax profile for art. 9(1)(26)Official
  54. OSM La Štruk, Skalinska 5Reference
  55. OSM Slastičarnica Vincek, Ilica 18Reference
  56. Art Pavilion in ZagrebOfficial
  57. HRT, Art Pavilion reopening planned for 15 December 2026Secondary
  58. Zagreb Airport company profile, airlines operated 2026Official

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Konzum Online or Wolt Market. Konzum delivery, minimum basket €50. From 1 April 2026 the van fee is €4.99 under €100…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Gyms4you (Multiple locations, 24/7 access) - approx. €35/month. Gyms4you is open 24 hours for members. The Vrbani club is at Kuzminečka 10. The advertised…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 35.4% (depending on city surtax, though surtax was recently abolished in some regions). 33% on the part of the annual base above €60,000, and 23% up to that threshold, from 1…
    • Highway Access A1 (South - Coast), A2 (North - Slovenia), A3 (East - Slavonia). The A1 leaves the Lučko interchange toward Split (sharing the start with the A6 to…
    • Historic Buildings The Esplanade Hotel (Orient Express stop history). The Esplanade, Mihanovićeva 1, built in 1925 for Orient Express passengers, and the Art…
    • Historical Sites St. Mark's Church (with the tiled roof) and Lotrščak Tower. The Upper Town was two towns, Kaptol and Gradec, united in 1850. St Mark Church, with the…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 120 Mbps (Fiber available widely via HT or A1) No Zagreb-only series was opened. Ookla medians for Croatia in September 2026 were 210.68…
    • Language Classes Croaticum (Center for Croatian as a Foreign Language). Croaticum, the centre for Croatian as a second language, at the Faculty of Humanities…
    • Laundry Services Q-Laundry (Self-service chain) - approx. €4 per wash. Whole Wide World Hostel, Kačićeva 3B, lists a laundry service for guests. A self-service…
    • Libraries & Study Spots National and University Library (NSK) - massive modern facility. National and University Library, Ulica Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4. About 3.7 million…
    • Local Brewery The Garden Brewery (Slavonska avenija 26) or Zmajska pivovara. The Garden taproom in Žitnjak. A brewery tour is €20, Saturdays at 17:00, pay on the spot…
    • Local Heritage Licitar Hearts (Gingerbread) and the Cravat (Necktie) origins. The cravat. Cravaticum, Opatička 2 beside the Stone Gate, tells the story of Croat…
    • Local Markets Dolac (Open-air fruit/veg) and Britanski Trg (Antiques on Sundays). Dolac, Dolac 2, the central market. Outdoor stalls are temporarily on the streets around…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor (Main Railway Station). Zagreb Glavni kolodvor, Trg kralja Tomislava 12. The HŽ ticket office is open every day…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museum of Broken Relationships (Ćirilometodska 2). Museum of Broken Relationships, Sv. Ćirila i Metoda 2, in Kulmer Palace. Adults €9…
    • Music Scene Vintage Industrial Bar (Live Rock) and Sax! (Jazz/Blues). The national theatre season includes Carmen, Othello and The Nutcracker, with opera and…
    • Must-See Landmarks Zagreb Cathedral and Ban Jelačić Square. Zagreb Cathedral and Ban Jelačić Square, and Lotrščak Tower on Strossmayerovo šetalište…
    • National Parks Nearby Plitvice Lakes National Park (2 hours south). Plitvice Lakes, the oldest Croatian national park (1949) and a UNESCO site since 1979. The…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Mount Medvednica (Sljeme) - accessible by cable car/gondola. Medvednica Nature Park, whose summit Sljeme is 1,035 m. The cable car return is €10 for an…
    • Networking Events Digital Nomads Croatia meetups and 'Zagreb Tech Meetup' on Meetup.com. Impact Hub Zagreb (Basaričekova 11) is the member community, and tours are booked on the…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Hrvatska Pošta or GLS Croatia. not set
    • Popular International Cuisine Umami (Asian fusion) or El Toro (Latin American). Taquitos Bandidos, Radićeva 12, is the Mexican counter Wikivoyage lists in the centre…
    • Population 767,000 767,131 in the City of Zagreb at the census of 31 August 2021 (down from 790,017 in 2011)…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets. 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax No general annual property tax, but communal fees and tax on holiday homes exist. Since 1 January 2025, homes that are not a permanent residence pay an annual tax of €0.60…
    • Property Transaction Tax 3% of the market value of the real estate. 3% of market value, paid by the buyer, when the purchase is not charged VAT. New buildings…
    • Public Transport Passes ZET tickets: €0.53 (30 min), €0.93 (60 min), €1.33 (90 min). ZET trams, buses and the funicular. A prepaid daytime ticket is €0.53 for 30 minutes…
    • Regional Travel Arriva or FlixBus for intercity travel (e.g., Zagreb-Split €20-€30). HŽ tickets are sold at Glavni kolodvor. Wikivoyage puts the daily train from Split at…
    • Religious Sites Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata) and Zagreb Cathedral. Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol, and the Stone Gate chapel. Cravaticum sits beside the gate at…
    • SIM Card Hrvatski Telekom, A1, Telemach. Approx. €10 for 20GB (Unlimited weekly options available). Hrvatski Telekom Visiting Croatia eSIM is €11 for 3 days of unlimited data (it renews if…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Gradec plateau (Upper Town) overlooking the city. Lotrščak Tower looks over the Lower Town (hours above). From Sljeme, Wikipedia says the…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com, and Zagreb Soul Apartments (€1,100 - €1,500/month center). Nightly hostels and hotels, and monthly apartments. Whole Wide World Hostel is at Kačićeva…
    • Social Events for Expats Expats in Zagreb Facebook Group and InterNations Zagreb monthly events. not set
    • Street Art The walls of the Student Center (Savska) and Branimirova graffiti wall. not set
    • Street Food Stalls Heritage (Petrinjska 14) for Croatian street food snacks. La Štruk, Skalinska 5, and Sandwich Bar Pingvin, Nikole Tesle 10, the long-running…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000) Imperium asking median in Donji grad on 22 October 2026 was €3,886 per m² (18 ads), so a…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €124,000) Imperium asking median in Sesvete the same day was €3,500 per m² (9 ads), so a 40 m²…
    • Table Tennis Spots Stolni Tenis Zagreb (Zagrebački velesajam). not set
    • Tap Water Safe and high quality throughout the city. Tap water is potable. Vodoopskrba i odvodnja judged the public supply for Zagreb compliant…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents. Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Croatian-source…
    • Tech Repair Services iStyle (Apple Authorized) or various small shops on Ilica street. not set
    • Theater Venues Croatian National Theatre (HNK) in Zagreb. Croatian National Theatre, Trg Republike Hrvatske 15. Drama tickets run about €6.30 to €20…
    • Top International Airline Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair. The same 2026 operator list includes Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish…
    • Top Regional Airline Croatia Airlines Croatia Airlines, at Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) in Velika Gorica, about 17 km southeast…
    • VAT Standard rate 25%; reduced rates of 13% and 5% for specific items. 25% standard VAT. Reduced rates are 13% (including hotels and restaurant food) and 5%…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Zrno Bio Bistro (Vegan) or Falafel, etc. (Vegetarian). Zrno Bio Bistro, Medulićeva 20, is fully vegan and organic, Monday to Saturday 12:00 to…
    • Wine Bars Bornstein (Kaptol 19) or Basement Wine Bar (Tomassijeva). not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Gaia Yoga Center (Ilica 42) and Medical Yoga Center. not set

    cleared Social Events for Expats, Yoga & Wellness Centers, Wine Bars, Street Art, Cooking Classes, Parcel Delivery Service, Tech Repair Services, Table Tennis Spots, Community Centers, Gaming Lounges, and Casino & Gaming Halls because the previous venues were not confirmed open

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