Croatia
Zagreb
#1 Top 5 cities
Zagreb is the most practical city for long-term life, work, and services, even though it lacks the coastal lifestyle.
Country overview
Population
663Β 592
Year-round temperatures
Day: 5°C aΕΎ 28°C
Night: -1°C aΕΎ 17°C
Climate
Continental weather with warm summers and cooler winters.
Distance to the sea
140 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
8/10
Crime is low and violent crime is rare in Zagreb; pickpocketing, nightlife overcharging and occasional taxi-related incidents are the main practical concerns, with extra care useful around major events.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Zagreb has Croatia's highest concentrated earthquake risk, demonstrated by the 2020 event; river flooding, heatwaves and severe storms add further hazards, while strong services aid recovery.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π©πͺGermans
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Good transport links
- +Wide housing options
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βNoise
- βHigher prices