⚖️ City comparison
Prague vs Zagreb
Prague (Czechia) and Zagreb (Croatia), compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet, visas and tax.
The short version
- Zagreb is 16% cheaper: $1,821 vs $2,157 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Zagreb: $883 vs $1,214 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Zagreb has more pleasant weather: 7 pleasant months a year vs 5.
- Zagreb is warmer: highs average 3°F more across the year (coldest-month high 43°F vs 41°F in Prague; hottest 83°F vs 80°F).
- Residents rate Zagreb safer: a safety index of 79 vs 75 out of 100 (Numbeo survey).
- Internet is faster in Zagreb: 337 vs 269 Mbps median download.
- Czechia has a nomad visa (savings test); Croatia has a nomad visa ($2,918/mo).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇨🇿 Prague | 🇭🇷 Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 74 | 79 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $2,157 | $1,821 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $1,214 | $883 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $943 | $937 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 5 | 7 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 41–80°F | 43–83°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 75/100 (residents) | 79/100 (residents) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 269 Mbps | 337 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 12.1 µg/m³ | 12.8 µg/m³ |
| 🗣️ English | High (EF) | Very high (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | Very high | High |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Very high | Very high |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | High | Moderate |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~8.5h to New York | ~9h to New York |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 1 h | 1 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 90 days | 90 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | Zivno (trade licence) long-term visa | Digital Nomad Permit |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🟡 Moderate · Worldwide income, top 23% | 🟢 Friendly · Worldwide income, top 35.4% |
Best months to be there
🇨🇿 Prague
4 best months
🇭🇷 Zagreb
2 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Prague climate · Zagreb climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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