Dubrovnik vs Split
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Temperate climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Dubrovnik
Split
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$850/mo
$700/mo ✓
Coworking
$200/mo
$150/mo ✓
Meal Out
$10
$9 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Both cities have similar costs
💻 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
🇭🇷 Split
📶 Internet65 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
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
Split
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days114/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
9°8°
Apr
14°14°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
17°18°
DubrovnikSplit
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇭🇷Dubrovnik
🇭🇷Split
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
65 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
4.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
8/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
8/10
9/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
0
Dubrovnik wins
vs
2
Split wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Split
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
🇭🇷Split
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the city
- +Stunning Adriatic coastline with crystal-clear waters and beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 2700+ hours of sunshine annually
- +Gateway to Croatian islands like Hvar, Brac, and Vis
Cons
- −Higher prices during peak summer season July-August
- −Extremely crowded with tourists in summer months
- −Limited restaurant variety - mostly pizza, pasta, and seafood
- −Finding power outlets in old town cafes can be challenging