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
23/ 10077% cheaper than New York
+26% rent since Jul 2026
$1,680/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

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

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$880/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$650/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,680/month
Food & Groceries
60/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.4/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$2.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.1/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$38/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$55/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
55/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$30/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
50/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$700/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
55/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$50/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

120 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
80/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Varoš, Bačvice, Marjan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Split cheap to live in?

Split has a cost of living index of 23/100, where New York = 100. It is 77% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $840–$1,176 per month.

How much does rent cost in Split?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Split costs approximately $880/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $650/month.

Is Split good for digital nomads?

Split has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 120 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Split?

The median net monthly salary in Split is approximately $1,680 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Split (cost index 23) is 77% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,925/month by moving from New York to Split.

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