Cost of Living in Split, Croatia
Split is a city in Croatia, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,620 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,083 per month, or $785 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 90 Mbps median download speed, and Croatia offers a digital nomad visa. On safety, Split scores 82/100 — very safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 90°F and winter highs around 54°F, with roughly 252 sunny days a year.
Split Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Split
How Split Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Split ranks in the top 11% for safety, but sits in the bottom 28% for internet speed. It is cheaper than 49% of them.
| Metric | Split | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,620 | #171 of 340 | #25 of 91 |
| Safety | 82/100 | #35 of 340 | #18 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 68/100 | #173 of 340 | #57 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 90 Mbps | #246 of 340 | #74 of 91 |
| Walkability | 75/100 | #65 of 340 | #46 of 91 |
| Public transit | 45/100 | #139 of 340 | #71 of 91 |
| Food scene | 72/100 | #178 of 340 | #41 of 91 |
| Air quality | 89/100 | #64 of 340 | #30 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Split
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Split.
- Rhodes, Greece — $1,329/mo, 18% cheaper, safety 75/100
- Podgorica, Montenegro — $1,218/mo, 25% cheaper, safety 74/100
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania — $1,352/mo, 17% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Bansko, Bulgaria — $849/mo, 48% cheaper, safety 80/100
Split FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Split?
A single person should budget around $1,620 per month in Split, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Split?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Split averages $1,083 per month, dropping to about $785 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,065.
Is Split safe?
Split scores 82/100 on safety, which is very safe. Tourist safety is rated 82/100.
How fast is the internet in Split?
Median download speeds in Split are around 90 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 12 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Croatia offer a digital nomad visa?
Yes — Croatia offers a digital nomad visa. US passport holders can typically stay 90 days visa-free before applying.
What is the weather like in Split?
Split sees summer highs around 90°F and winter highs near 54°F, with about 252 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 79 days.
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