Cost of Living

Split, Croatia

Live cost-of-living data for Split — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
$1,400/mo
Median Income
69/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
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 & Groceries
50/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
50/100
Monthly Transit Pass$52/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.4/km
Utilities
45/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
55/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
55/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
45/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$14/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
60/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

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 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% 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 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Split.

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