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London vs Split

Split runs about 56% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,284 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Croatia
Split
$1,767/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Split monthly
$1,767
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-56%
Split relative to London
Rent gap
$1,850
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonSplit
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Split $750. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Split $535. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Split $93. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Split $175. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Split $23. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Split $116. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Split $75. Cheaper in Split.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonSplit
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,767 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6328✓
Housing2,600 USD750 USD✓
Utilities267 USD175 USD✓
Food617 USD535 USD✓
Transport282 USD93 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle169 USD116 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,839 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓41.9%
Left over each month1,902 USD3,072 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,150 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD750 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,350 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10086/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓68/100
Air quality60/10080/100✓
Public transport92/100✓50/100
Walkability90/100✓80/100
English proficiency100/100✓68/100
Nightlife94/100✓74/100
Family friendliness72/10080/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓17°C
Summer high23°C✓30°C
Winter low3°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓780 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min5 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Zagreb

Split runs about 56% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,284 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Split cheaper?

Split runs about 56% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,284 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Split compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,839 in Split, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Split?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Split scores 86 and 68. London averages 12°C against 17°C in Split.