Best places to retire in Croatia

For retirees, Dubrovnik ranks highest in Croatia (retire score 73/100), balancing affordability, a mild climate and safety. The most affordable option is Dubrovnik. Our retire score = 40% cost + 30% climate + 30% safety.
Top retirement cities in Croatia (retire score)
73Dubrovnik72Zadar71Split70Rijeka70Karlovac69Osijek69Slavonski Brod69Varaždin66Zagreb

Top retirement cities in Croatia

Retire score weights affordability, climate comfort and disaster+crime safety. It does not include healthcare quality or retirement-visa rules — verify those separately.

FAQ

Where is the best place to retire in Croatia?

Dubrovnik ranks highest in our retirement score (73/100), balancing affordability, mild climate and safety.

Is Croatia a good place to retire?

Croatia's best retirement city scores 73/100; the most affordable is Dubrovnik (cost 50/100). We weigh cost, climate and natural-disaster + crime safety — not healthcare or visas, which you should check separately.

What's the cheapest place to retire in Croatia?

Dubrovnik has the lowest cost of living in Croatia in our data.

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