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Ljubljana vs Zagreb for Digital Nomads

🇸🇮 Ljubljana  vs  🇭🇷 Zagreb · updated 2026-07

Verdict

Cheaper: Zagreb · Faster internet: Ljubljana · Higher Nomad Score: Zagreb.

Head-to-head

🇸🇮 Ljubljana🇭🇷 Zagreb
Comfortable / month$1,480 $1,340 ★
1-bed rent$800 $700 ★
Food$340 $320 ★
Coworking$120 $110 ★
Internet (Mbps)130 ★120
Affordability80 84 ★
Weather66 66
Community72 74 ★
Nomad Score78 78
ClimateContinental, alpineContinental

★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.

FAQ

Is Ljubljana or Zagreb cheaper for digital nomads?

Zagreb is cheaper — about $1,340/month vs $1,480/month for a comfortable solo setup.

Which has faster internet, Ljubljana or Zagreb?

Ljubljana has faster average broadband (130 Mbps vs 120 Mbps).

Which has the higher Nomad Score?

Zagreb scores 78 vs 78 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.

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