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Split vs London

Split runs about 131% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,297 USD a month.

Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
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
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+131%
London relative to Split
Rent gap
$1,850
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, London $2,600. Cheaper in Split.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, London $617. Cheaper in Split.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, London $282. Cheaper in Split.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $163, London $267. Cheaper in Split.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, London $169. Cheaper in Split.
  • Other
    Other: Split $74, London $107. 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

MetricSplitLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,754 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)27✓63
Housing750 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities163 USD✓267 USD
Food535 USD✓617 USD
Transport93 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare23 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate41.9%28.6%✓
Left over each month3,085 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,150 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓66/100
Healthcare68/10084/100✓
Air quality80/100✓60/100
Public transport50/10092/100✓
Walkability80/10090/100✓
English proficiency68/100100/100✓
Nightlife74/10094/100✓
Family friendliness80/100✓72/100
Median broadband90 Mbps90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C12°C✓
Summer high30°C23°C✓
Winter low5°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall780 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access5 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebEurope/London

Split runs about 131% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,297 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or London cheaper?

Split runs about 131% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,297 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Split?

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

Which has better quality of life, Split or London?

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