Moving to Croatia from United Kingdom
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Croatia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Croatia, you would find that Croatia is 24.8% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £55,766 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly HRK379,111 in Croatia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Croatia.
What does your salary buy?
£55,766 → HRK379,111
To maintain the same standard of living in Croatia
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Restaurants
pay 7.6% more
Groceries
pay 15.0% less
Transportation
pay 22.9% less
Housing
pay 39.7% less
Childcare
pay 67.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Croatia cost about 14% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Croatia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Croatia?
Top countries of origin for Croatia's foreign-born residents.
- 381,100
- 48,170
- 31,783
- 18,432
- 9,462
- 5,815
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20.628
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
How United Kingdom and Croatia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Croatia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United Kingdom performs better than Croatia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Croatia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Croatia leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United Kingdom performs better than Croatia across all family life metrics.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) |
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| Month | London | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and Croatia. To live, work, or study long-term in Croatia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Croatia's immigration authority.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Croatia
Visa Free
Croatia passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Croatia than United Kingdom?
Generally yes: Croatia runs about 23% cheaper than United Kingdom on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Croatia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a £55,766 comparable salary, that's around HRK94,778 in Croatia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Croatia?
With 27.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Croatia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Croatia.
Is Croatia safe for expats?
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Croatia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Croatia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Croatia compared to United Kingdom?
Croatia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in health coverage index. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Croatia compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Zagreb is 60°F, compared to 60°F in London. Zagreb receives around 33.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Croatia?
The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
