Port Louis vs Zagreb: cost of living for digital nomads
Port Louis, Mauritius and Zagreb, Croatia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Zagreb is about 2% cheaper than Port Louis for a month of nomad living ($1,565 vs $1,600).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Zagreb against $720 in Port Louis.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Zagreb: 150 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Port Louis is tropical; Zagreb is temperate.
Port Louis wins 0 of the measured lines; Zagreb wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Port Louis or Zagreb?
Zagreb is cheaper: about $1,565/month against $1,600/month in Port Louis, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Port Louis or Zagreb?
Port Louis and Zagreb score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Port Louis or Zagreb?
Zagreb has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Port Louis.
| Line | Port Louis | Zagreb |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,600 | $1,565 |
| Rent | $720 | $650 |
| Food | $430 | $410 |
| Transport | $55 | $45 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 150 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Port Louis November 2, 2026, Zagreb September 11, 2026.