Split ranks 6th of 7 priced cities in Croatia on cost — $1,588 a month in essentials, 75% above Slavonski Brod, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,652 covers that 1.0×. 98.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 9.2 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 9°C, Aug 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $741 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,034 |
| Groceries | $167 |
| Dining out | $373 |
| Utilities | $267 |
| Local transport | $40 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,588 |
| Avg net salary | $1,652 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,353 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,080 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Split, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.29 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $75.61 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $11.53 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.83 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.90 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.19 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $4.17 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $3.12 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.41 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.15 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.02 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.08 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $14.98 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.95 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.13 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.92 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.61 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.42 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.29 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.15 |
| Monthly transit pass | $40.34 |
| Taxi start | $3.83 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.14 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.88 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $223.63 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $43.20 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $20.28 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $61.08 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.22 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Split has 98.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 5th-highest of 9 Croatia cities we track. Croatia's national figure is 105.2, so Split runs 7 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9°C | 5.5°C | 70% | 53% | 127 mm |
| Feb | 10.3°C | 7.2°C | 72% | 52% | 112 mm |
| Mar | 11.7°C | 8.9°C | 70% | 50% | 100 mm |
| Apr | 14.6°C | 12.7°C | 70% | 47% | 78 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 18.6°C | 75% | 51% | 82 mm |
| Jun | 23.4°C | 25.2°C | 73% | 37% | 35 mm |
| Jul | 26°C | 28.6°C | 69% | 20% | 20 mm |
| Aug | 26.1°C | 28.8°C | 70% | 26% | 40 mm |
| Sep | 22.2°C | 23°C | 71% | 40% | 99 mm |
| Oct | 18.4°C | 17.9°C | 74% | 46% | 121 mm |
| Nov | 14.5°C | 12.4°C | 74% | 57% | 227 mm |
| Dec | 11°C | 8.2°C | 73% | 52% | 154 mm |
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