Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Petka Hill forest trails or the coastal boardwalk around Lapad peninsula.
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Mount Srđ (accessible via Cable Car). Panoramic view of the city and Elafiti islands.
- Birdwatching Locations
- Neretva Delta (1 hour drive) – prime wetland bird habitat.
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Beach fires are generally restricted; better to visit organized beach clubs like Coral Beach.
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Lokrum Island (15 min ferry). Peacocks, botanical gardens, and salt lake.
- National Parks Nearby
- Mljet National Park (accessible via catamaran from Gruž port).
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Hrvatska Pošta (Main office on Put Republike); DHL service point in Gruž.
- Tech Repair Services
- Pro Servis (Iva Vojnovića); specialized in laptop/mobile repair.
- Table Tennis Spots
- Sport Hall Gospino Polje (Liechtensteinov put 10).
- Language Classes
- Dubrovnik Language School (Hrvatski za strance) - Croatian for foreigners.
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Dubrovačke knjižnice (Cvijete Zuzorić 4) - beautiful historic library with quiet desks.
- Community Centers
- Lazareti creative complex hosting workshops and local artist talks.
- Gaming Lounges
- Centar za mlade Dubrovnik (Youth Center) occasionally hosts gaming/VR events.
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Admiral Casino (Hotel Rixos Premium).
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €225,000 in Old Town)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,800 per m² (e.g., 30 m² = €144,000 in Mokošica)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €6,800 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €340,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = €210,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €6,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €520,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €312,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 10% (for revenues up to €1M) or 18% (standard rate).
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 10% for residents and non-residents.
- Tax System
- Resident worldwide income; Non-resident Croatian-sourced income only.
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 33.6% (Top rate including city surtax).
- VAT
- 25% (Standard rate), 13%/5% (Reduced rates for hospitality/books).
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU-aligned CFC rules apply.
- Property Tax
- Communal fee (Komunalna naknada) and 'Vacation Home Tax' (approx. €0.66-€5.00 per m²).
- Property Transaction Tax
- 3% Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT).
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- The Digital Nomad Visa (1 year) offers 0% income tax on income earned from foreign employers.
Essentials
- City
- Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
- Population
- 42,000
- Internet Speed
- Averages 75 Mbps (Fixed) / 110 Mbps (5G available in Old Town/Lapad)
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Croatia joined the Eurozone in 2023.
- Tap Water
- Safe to drink. The historic Onofrio's Fountain provides free drinkable spring water.
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Hrvatski Telekom, A1, or Telemach. Tourist SIM (unlimited data for 10 days) approx. €10.
- Banking for Expats
- Zagrebačka banka (Zaba), OTP Banka, Revolut/Wise widely accepted.
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like 'Dubrovnik Homes'. High seasonality prices.
- Cashless Friendly
- Mostly. Large shops/restaurants accept cards; local markets and small bars prefer cash.
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (Avg. €80-€150/night), Boutique Apartments (Vetranićeva St).
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Free Bird (Put od Republike 43) - approx. €25-€40/night in March.
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Old Town (Stari Grad) for history; Ploče for luxury views of the island Lokrum.
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Lapad Peninsula or Gruž (near the port) for better monthly rates and flatter terrain.
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Lazareti Hub (Frana Supila 8). Historic stone building turned creative hub. Day pass approx. €20.
- Best Cafe for Work
- Cogito Coffee (Ulica od Pustijerne 1). Excellent specialty coffee, laptop-friendly atmosphere.
- Networking Events
- Dubrovnik Digital Nomad Ambassadors meetups and 'Work. Place. Culture.' conference events.
- Social Events for Expats
- Dubrovnik Digital Nomads Facebook Group; weekly meetups at Love Bar (Gruž).
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber and Bolt are widely available and significantly cheaper than local radio taxis.
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Libertas Public Bikes; Scooter rental from 'Rent a Moto Dubrovnik' (approx. €30/day).
- Best Beach Nearby
- Banje Beach (near Old Town) or Copacabana Beach (Lapad).
- Top Regional Airline
- Croatia Airlines (Connecting to Zagreb, Split, Rome).
- Top International Airline
- Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways (Daily flights from London/Frankfurt/Vienna).
- Highway Access
- D8 Adriatic Highway (Magistrala) connects to Montenegro and north toward Split.
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Main Bus Station Gruž (Obala Ivana Pavla II). Note: Dubrovnik has no train station.
- Public Transport Passes
- Libertas Bus: Single ticket €2.00, 24-hour pass €5.31.
- Regional Travel
- Jadrolinija Ferries to islands (Koločep, Lopud, Šipan); Arriva buses to Kotor or Mostar.
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Opća bolnica Dubrovnik (Roka Mišetića 2) - General Hospital.
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Dubrovnik at Energy Clinic (Hotel Excelsior); various seaside sessions in Lapad.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Gladiator Gym (Gospino polje). Functional training and bodybuilding focus.
- Laundry Services
- Sanpjero Self-Service Laundry (Obala Stjepana Radića 14) - €8 for wash/dry.
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt and Glovo are the primary delivery services in the city.
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Peka (slow-cooked meat/octopus) or Crni Rižot (Black Squid Ink Risotto).
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Nishta (Prijeko bb). Famous plant-based restaurant in the heart of Old Town.
- Best Dessert Spots
- Dolce Vita (Nalješkovićeva 1a). Best crepes and traditional 'Rozata' custard.
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Gruž Open Market for fresh produce; Tommy or Pemo Supermarkets for groceries.
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Ekupi.hr (general), Amazon.de (ships to Croatia via DHL/UPS).
- Grocery Delivery
- Konzum Online shop (Konzum Klik) provides home delivery.
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Bunićeva Poljana (Old Town jazz bars); Gruž Port (Craft beer/industrial bars).
- Local Brewery
- Dubrovačka Pivovara (Obala Ivana Pavla II 15) in Gruž. Try the 'Maestral' lager.
- Wine Bars
- D'Vino Wine Bar (Palmotićeva 7). Extensive selection of Pelješac reds.
- Street Food Stalls
- Barba (Boškovićeva 5). Octopus burgers and seafood street food.
- Popular International Cuisine
- Azur (Pobijana 10). Mediterranean-Asian fusion.
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Old Town Walls (approx. €35 entry), Stradun (Main Street).
- Museums & Art Venues
- Museum of Modern Art (MOMAD), Red History Museum (socialism history).
- Historical Sites
- Rector's Palace, Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress).
- Religious Sites
- Dubrovnik Cathedral (Assumption of Mary), Church of St. Blaise.
- Annual Events
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival (July-August), Festivity of St. Blaise (February).
- Cultural Districts
- Art Workshop Lazareti (Creative district near Ploče gate).
- Theater Venues
- Marin Držić Theatre (Old Town).
- Local Markets
- Gundulićeva Poljana Market (Morning market in Old Town).
- Music Scene
- Troubadour Hard Jazz Cafe; Revelin Culture Club (World-class DJs inside a fortress).
- Street Art
- Mural of 'Libertas' and Croatian motifs in the port of Gruž.
- Cooking Classes
- Dubrovnik Cooking Classes with Marija (Konavle valley excursions).
- Art Galleries
- War Photo Limited (Antuninska 6). Powerful photojournalism gallery.
- Historic Buildings
- Sponza Palace (Home of the city archives).
- Local Heritage
- The 'Libertas' flag and the oral tradition of Linđo dancing.