Split vs Budapest
💰
Budapest saves you $300/month
📶
Budapest has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Temperate vs Continental climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Split
Budapest
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,500/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$700/mo
$600/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$9
$8 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Budapest is $300/mo cheaper (20% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇭🇷 Split
📶 Internet65 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇭🇺 Budapest
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Split
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days114/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Budapest
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp13°C
Rainy Days102/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8°2°
Apr
14°12°
Jul
27°24°
Oct
18°12°
SplitBudapest
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇭🇷Split
🇭🇺Budapest
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,500
Winner📶
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
Winner4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
9/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
9/10
👥
Community
medium
large
Winner1
Split wins
vs
3
Budapest wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Budapest
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Budapest
100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Budapest
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Split
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇭🇷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
🇭🇺Budapest
Pros
- +Very affordable for Europe ($1,500/mo)
- +Stunning architecture and Danube views
- +Famous thermal baths (Széchenyi, Gellért)
- +Fast internet infrastructure
Cons
- −Very cold winters (-2°C average)
- −Extremely hot summers (35-40°C)
- −Language barrier (Hungarian very difficult)
- −Locals can be unfriendly to foreigners