Dubrovnik vs Belgrade
💰
Belgrade saves you $300/month
📶
Belgrade has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Continental climate
🛂
Croatia offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Dubrovnik
Belgrade
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,500/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$850/mo
$700/mo ✓
Coworking
$200/mo
$140/mo ✓
Meal Out
$10
$6 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2.5 ✓
Belgrade is $300/mo cheaper (20% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇭🇷 Dubrovnik
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌍 Belgrade
📶 Internet90 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Dubrovnik
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days130/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Belgrade
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp14°C
Rainy Days110/year
Best months: August, June, July, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
9°3°
Apr
14°13°
Jul
26°25°
Oct
17°14°
DubrovnikBelgrade
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇭🇷Dubrovnik
🌍Belgrade
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,500
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
90 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
Winner4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
8/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
1
Dubrovnik wins
vs
3
Belgrade wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Belgrade
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Belgrade
90 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Dubrovnik
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Belgrade
World-famous nightlife scene
🇭🇷Dubrovnik
Pros
- +Safest city in Europe 2025
- +Stunning UNESCO Old Town
- +Excellent Mediterranean climate
- +Crystal-clear Adriatic beaches
Cons
- −Higher cost than other Croatian cities
- −Very crowded in summer months
- −Limited coworking spaces
- −Most businesses close in winter
🌍Belgrade
Pros
- +Affordable cost of living for European capital
- +Legendary nightlife scene with floating river clubs
- +Rich history and impressive architecture
- +Fast and reliable internet in city center
Cons
- −Heavy indoor smoking in most venues
- −Winter air pollution can be severe
- −Apartment quality varies significantly
- −Taxi scams targeting tourists common