ZagrebvsCorfu
💰
Corfu saves you $300/month
14% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Zagreb has 2x faster internet
160 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Continental vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Zagreb
Corfu
Total Budget
$2,100/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$190/mo
$150/mo ✓
Meal Out
$10
$10
Coffee
$2.4 ✓
$4
Corfu is $300/mo cheaper (17% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇭🇷 Zagreb
📶 Internet160 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇬🇷 Corfu
📶 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
Zagreb
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp13°C
Rainy Days115/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Corfu
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days112/year
Best months: August, July, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
2°12°
Apr
12°16°
Jul
23°29°
Oct
13°20°
ZagrebCorfu
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇭🇷Zagreb
🇬🇷Corfu
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,100
$1,800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.1/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Zagreb wins
vs
1
Corfu wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Corfu
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Zagreb
160 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Zagreb
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇭🇷Zagreb
Pros
- +Affordable capital city by EU standards with good value eating out and rent
- +Lively café culture and specialty coffee scene ideal for laptop work
- +Compact, walkable centre with excellent tram network
- +Strong safety perception and relaxed local vibe
Cons
- −Winters can be cold, grey and foggy, less appealing for sun-seeking nomads
- −City is landlocked – beaches and islands require several hours travel
- −Older trams and some infrastructure can feel dated outside the centre
- −Air quality can be moderate on some winter days due to heating and traffic
🇬🇷Corfu
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Old Town - stunning Venetian architecture
- +Crystal-clear Ionian Sea waters with beautiful beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 300+ sunny days yearly
- +Rich multicultural heritage - Venetian, French, British influences
Cons
- −Internet can be slow in rural areas - urban areas better
- −Limited coworking options compared to major cities
- −Seasonal economy - many businesses close in winter
- −Car or scooter needed to explore beyond Corfu Town
