Cost of Living: Moscow vs Split (2026)

Split is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $1077/month there vs $1499/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Split is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Moscow has a rate of 7.82 per 100,000 and Split has 0.77 per 100,000.

Split scores 70 to Moscow's 45 on livability — the gap is real. Moscow has its charms, but the numbers favor Split. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Moscow: Russia HQS Work Permit (ВКС) (moderate requirements, Up to 3 years (renewable)). Split: no specific remote work visa. See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Split is warmer in summer (86°F vs 72°F). Moscow has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Split is easier for street-level English (74/100) than Moscow (32/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $1077/month in Split, $1499/month in Moscow (Numbeo). That's 28% cheaper rent in Split.

Split scores 6.5/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 2.2/10 for Moscow. Both are functional democracies, though the gap matters if you're planning to stay long enough to care about local politics.

Split scores higher on our composite healthcare index (77/100 vs 72/100 for Moscow). That score combines clinical outcomes (IHME), universal coverage (WHO), and resident perception (Numbeo) — not just whether hospitals exist but whether the system actually works for settlers.