Split vs Porto
πΆ
Porto has 2x faster internet
π‘οΈ
Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Split
Porto
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,600/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$700/mo
$700/mo
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$9 β
$10
Coffee
$3
$1.2 β
Porto is $200/mo cheaper (13% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
ππ· Split
πΆ Internet65 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+1
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West2h
πΊπΈ US East5h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π΅πΉ Porto
πΆ Internet100 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-1
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West4h
πΊπΈ US East7h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Split
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17Β°C
Rainy Days114/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Porto
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16Β°C
Rainy Days127/year
Best months: July, August, April, May
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8Β°11Β°
Apr
14Β°15Β°
Jul
27Β°20Β°
Oct
18Β°18Β°
SplitPorto
π Full Comparison
Category
ππ·Split
π΅πΉPorto
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,600
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
4.5/5
4.5/5
β
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.6/10
Winnerπ½οΈ
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
π
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
πΆ
Walkability
9/10
8/10
π₯
Community
medium
medium
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Split wins
vs
3
Porto wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Porto
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Porto
100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
ππ·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
- βHigher prices during peak summer season July-August
- βExtremely crowded with tourists in summer months
- βLimited restaurant variety - mostly pizza, pasta, and seafood
- βFinding power outlets in old town cafes can be challenging
π΅πΉPorto
Pros
- +30-40% cheaper than Lisbon
- +Beautiful riverside setting
- +World-famous port wine
- +Strong nomad community growing
Cons
- βCold and wet winters
- βPoor insulation in apartments
- βConstruction noise common
- βRising prices rapidly