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Sample budgets for a trip to Split

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Split for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Split compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Split in 2025 is 7% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Split in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Split by expense type

Restaurant budget in Split

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 24)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 35 to $ 64)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 9.3 to $ 13)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 2.9)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 3.7)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.6/can
($ 3.4 to $ 4.6)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 3/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.7)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Split

1-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 88 to $ 493)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 72 to $ 979)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 207/night
($ 61 to $ 810)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 193/night
($ 68 to $ 1204)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 276/night
($ 151 to $ 603)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 171/month
($ 100 to $ 560)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 263/month
($ 66 to $ 1148)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 268/month
($ 70 to $ 991)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 179/month
($ 90 to $ 448)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 322/month
($ 97 to $ 1079)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Split

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.3/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 6.4)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2 to $ 8.1)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 4.4)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 8.4/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 13)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Split

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.7)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.6
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 23/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 32)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Split

Cinema

$ 9.3/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 12)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 17/hr
($ 12 to $ 24)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Split

Cigarettes

$ 5.8/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 89
($ 35 to $ 140)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 24 to $ 59)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Split

$ 903
(fair price: $ 818)

London → Split

$ 214
(fair price: $ 179)

New York City → Split

$ 804
(fair price: $ 673)

Manchester → Split

$ 313
(fair price: $ 259)

Dublin → Split

$ 275
(fair price: $ 234)

Edinburgh → Split

$ 292
(fair price: $ 255)

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