Cost of Living in Split, Croatia

Split has a cost of living index of 45/100 (New York = 100). It is 55% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

45/100
Cost Index
$1,400/mo
Median Income
69/100
Safety Index
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 60/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$500/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,300/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 50/100
Monthly Transit Pass$52/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.4/km
UtilitiesScore: 45/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 45/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 55/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

65 Mbps
Internet Speed
$165
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Town (Stari Grad), Čaleta-Varos, Marjan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Split cheap to live in?

Split has a cost of living index of 45/100, where New York = 100. It is 55% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Split?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Split costs approximately $700/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $500/month.

Is Split good for digital nomads?

Split has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 65 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $165/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Split?

The median net monthly salary in Split is approximately $1,400 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

How does Split compare to New York for cost of living?

Split (cost index 45) is 55% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,375/month by moving from New York to Split.

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