Croatia

Split

#2 Top 5 cities

Split is a strong combination of sea access, airport connectivity, and expat familiarity, but prices and seasonal pressure are noticeable.

Country overview

Population

149Β 830

Year-round temperatures

Day: 11°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 5°C aΕΎ 22°C

Climate

Classic Adriatic weather with hot dry summers and mild winters.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Split has low violent-crime levels, but pickpocketing, tourist scams, nightlife disputes and occasional taxi incidents require normal precautions, especially in the crowded historic center.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Split faces high summer wildfire risk, heatwaves, drought, intense rain, coastal flooding and earthquake exposure; dry vegetation and strong winds can accelerate nearby fires.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Retirees
  • Seasonal expats
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Airport access
  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Local traffic pressure