Thinking about moving to Split? Here's what daily life looks like for an American who works remotely: what it costs in dollars, where people live, the weather all year, and what to sort out before you land. The weather, local time and exchange rate on this page are live.
Right now in Split
Live weather by Open-Meteo · Rates by ExchangeRate-API. Updates each time you open the page.
At a glance
| Population | About 160,000 in the city, 350,000 in the wider area |
|---|---|
| Language | Croatian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | … |
| Main airport | Split Airport (SPU) in Kaštela, about 30 minutes from the center |
| Flights from the US | Usually one connection via a European hub, with occasional seasonal US nonstops |
| Power plugs | Type C and F, 230 V (bring an adapter) |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Visa route for remote workers | Digital nomad permit · Croatia visa guide |
What it costs
| Item | Local price | About in USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom, city center | €843 | $962 |
| 1-bedroom, outside center | €609 | $695 |
| 3-bedroom, city center | €1,618 | $1,847 |
| 3-bedroom, outside center | €1,087 | $1,241 |
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | €15 | $17.12 |
| Monthly transit pass | €33.5 | $38.25 |
| Home internet, 60 Mbps+ | €30.25 | $34.53 |
Monthly totals are Shoreward estimates: Numbeo's living costs without rent, plus rent from outside the center (low end) to the center (high end). The couple figure assumes 1.7 times one person's costs. Private school, car and travel are not included.
Numbeo's Split page was last updated Jun 3, 2025, so rents may have risen since. Treat these as a floor.
Dollar amounts use the exchange rate on the source page. Prices in local currency are the source's.
Weather through the year
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Monthly averages from 2016–2025, from Open-Meteo historical weather data (ERA5 reanalysis). Rain totals from weather models can run high in mountain cities, so treat them as a guide to the wet and dry seasons.
Where to live
Varoš
Stone streets on the slopes of Marjan park, a few minutes from the old town.
Bačvice and Firule
Close to the city beach and the old town. Lively in summer.
Žnjan
Newer apartments on the seafront east of the center, with a long beach promenade. Good for families.
Meje
Quiet and upscale on the Marjan side, with sea views.
Our plans match neighborhoods to how you work, your budget and who's moving with you.
Getting around
A compact, walkable center, local buses, and ferries and catamarans to the islands. Summer brings heavy crowds and higher short-term rents.
Language and English
Very widely spoken, especially by younger Croatians. Learning Croatian is a nice gesture but not essential day to day.
Healthcare
Croatia has a public system (HZZO) and private clinics. Digital nomad permit holders need private health insurance for their stay.
Safety
Check the US State Department's current advisory for Croatia before you go. It changes, so we link to it rather than copy it. Like any big city, Split has areas that are safer than others, and your plan flags the ones to know about.
Your first week in Split
Land with people, not just a lease.
With a Complete or Household plan, you join everyone moving to Split the same month in a group chat before you fly, then meet in person during your first week.
See how cohorts workSources
Checked on Nov 2, 2026. Live sections update automatically.
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Split (page updated Jun 3, 2025)
- US State Department: Croatia travel advisory
- Open-Meteo: live weather, forecast and 10-year climate data (CC BY 4.0)
- ExchangeRate-API: live exchange rates
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