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πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Cost of Living in Split

How much you'll actually spend β€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget Β· Single Β· city center

$1,953/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$1,077
Groceries & eating out$531
Transport$41
Utilities & phones$304
Average local salary (after tax)$1,687/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent β€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$1,077/mo
1BR, outside center$781/mo
3BR, city center$2,111/mo
3BR, outside center$1,426/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices β€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.41
Bread (loaf)$2.23
Eggs (12)$4.13
Rice (1kg)$4.34
Chicken (1kg)$8.96
Apples (1kg)$2.22
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.72
Potatoes (1kg)$1.52
Water (1.5L)$1.32
Wine (mid-range)$9.44
Beer (0.5L)$1.78

Eating out β€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$18
Mid-range dinner for 2$81
Cappuccino$3.11
Beer (draught)$5.31
Coke (0.33L)$3.89

Getting around β€” or trying to

Monthly pass$41
Single ride$1.18
Taxi start$3.92
Taxi per km$2.19
Gasoline (1L)$1.75

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,615
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,155
Transport (2 rides/day)$71
SIM card$24
Total 30 days$2,865

Split vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Split?β–Ό

A single person can expect to spend about $1,953/month in Split, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,549/month.

What is the average salary in Split?β–Ό

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Split is about $1,687, according to Numbeo data.

Is Split expensive compared to other cities?β–Ό

Compared to similar cities: Faro ($1,751/mo), Gothenburg ($1,785/mo), Istanbul ($1,570/mo), Malmo ($1,887/mo), Seville ($1,626/mo). Split comes in at $1,953/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.