Split
Split is unlike any other city on earth: a living Roman palace that 3,500 people call home, where you can drink wine at a bar built into Emperor Diocletian's 4th-century mausoleum. Beyond the history, the city runs 270 days of sun a year, Krka and Plitvice national parks are within day-trip distance, and a growing nomad community has discovered it is everything Dubrovnik offers at a third of the price.
Relocating to Split? Visa process is rated Moderate (about 6 weeks). Rent starts at $800/mo, roughly $1,480/mo all-in — see the full cost and eligibility breakdown on Jonzy.
Best for: Digital nomads, Beach lifestyle, Culture lovers, Mediterranean lifestyle.
- Rent from $800/mo, about $1,480/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 88/100 · Internet 72/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 6 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $1,100/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Split
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $800/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $320/mo |
| Transport | $50/mo |
| Healthcare | $80/mo |
| Utilities | $100/mo |
| Other essentials | $130/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,480/mo |
How Split stacks up
- Rent eats about 54% of a one-person monthly budget in Split — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,480/mo all-in, Split runs about 6% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$1,100/mo) covers roughly 74% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is safety (88/100); the weakest is internet (72/100).
Is Split right for you?
Highlights
- Very safe by catalog scores (88/100).
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
Quality of life in Split
- Safety: 88/100
- Internet speed: 72/100
- Climate: 82/100
- Healthcare: 78/100
- Expat community: 76/100
Taxes in Split
0% on foreign income (Digital Nomad Visa)
Living in Croatia
Croatia joined the EU and the Schengen zone in 2023 and adopted the euro, then introduced one of Europe's most attractive Digital Nomad Visas: non-EU remote workers pay zero Croatian income tax and can stay for up to 12 months. The Adriatic coast offers Mediterranean climate, turquoise waters, and over 1,200 islands at a price point roughly 40% below comparable Spanish or Italian coastal cities.
Split relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Split?
A single person typically spends about $1,480/month in Split, including rent (from $800/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Split?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Split: rent from $800, food $320, transport $50, healthcare $80, utilities $100, and other essentials $130 — about $1,480/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Split a good place to relocate?
On this page, Split scores 72/100 for internet, 88/100 for safety, and 82/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Split?
Long-stay relocation routes for Split depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Digital Nomad Residence Permit" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Croatia against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Split?
Core costs for one person run about $1,480/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $2,100/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $1,100/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Split best for?
Split tends to suit digital nomads, beach lifestyle, culture lovers and mediterranean lifestyle — based on its cost profile (about $1,480/mo all-in), 72/100 internet, 88/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Split expensive to live in?
At about $1,480/mo all-in for one person, Split is a little pricier than average — roughly 6% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Split safe to live in?
Split scores 88/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. For families specifically it rates 86/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Split good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 72/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 76/100, and work-life balance 84/100. Combined with ~$1,480/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Split; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Split?
Split scores 82/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 270 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Split?
Typical tax snapshot for Split, Croatia: 0% on foreign income (Digital Nomad Visa). Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.
What is the best neighbourhood in Split to live in?
Neighbourhood choice depends on budget and commute style. Start with the rent figure on this page as a baseline, then use Jonzy's rent & neighbourhoods tool after sign-in for area-level notes and community tips in Threads.
How does Split compare to other cities for my salary?
Use Jonzy's head-to-head comparisons and income-tier pages (e.g. living in Split on $5,000/mo) to see surplus after tax and living costs. Your passport and employer change the answer, generic listicles won't.