RijekaCroatia · Europe

Croatia · Europe · Population 107,964 · Europe/Zagreb

Rijeka in Croatia (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$2002 incl. rent, a safety index of 76.9/100, an average annual temperature of 14.9°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$2002incl. rent · est. range

$1702 – $2402

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

76.9/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

14.9°C avg/yr

2276mm · 3298h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

74Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

10.7µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official nomad residence permit (one year; cannot be extended consecutively, but may be reapplied for)

Source: Croatia snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Rijeka?

Rijeka has an estimated monthly cost of ~$2002 including rent (range $1702–$2402), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Rijeka safe?

Rijeka scores 76.9/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Croatia?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Croatia. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Rijeka?

Median fixed broadband download is about 74 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Croatia

Croatia: GDP per capita ~$27,104 (World Bank), HDI 0.878, Global Peace Index rank #14 (IEP 2024). Open Croatia country page →

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