Living in Split
Croatia · mediterranean
Split is a compact city of roughly 160,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Croatia. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,650. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, diving, nightlife.
Rents have risen about 68% in five years: anyone arriving today will not find the prices they read about.
Split at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Split
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 10
The Constitutional Court upheld the mandate: in Croatia the right of the child comes before the choice of the parent.
If you skip them: Fines, and kindergarten enrolment is refused.
Exemptions: Medical only.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast
Accommodation prices have moved about +68% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Split
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Split
- •Air quality: PM2.5 averages ~18 µg/m³ (WHO guideline is 5).
- •Natural hazards to check locally: earthquakes.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Split?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Split, Croatia?
A typical month in Split costs around $1,650, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Split, Croatia safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Split at 5 out of 5, which is excellent. Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes.
What is the internet like in Split?
Internet in Split is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Split?
Split has a mediterranean climate. It is on the coast. Mountains are close by.
Is healthcare good in Split?
Healthcare in Split is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 4/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Croatia?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Croatia at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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