Croatia took a high 18th place in the new Global Relocation Index by advisory platform Rumavi, which compares living and relocation conditions in 192 countries and territories.

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 102nd, two positions behind India.

The 2026 edition evaluates the cost of living and housing, tax burden, the quality and availability of healthcare, safety, political stability, air quality, climate conditions, green spaces, digital infrastructure, as well as opportunities for permanent residence and doing business.

Estonia in first place

The highest-rated country is Estonia, which scored 72.8 out of a possible 100 points. It is followed by Singapore with 72.6 points, Malaysia with 72 points, and Portugal with 71.6 points.

Estonia achieved its best results in the areas of the banking system, business opportunities, and the protection of foreign nationals' property rights. In separate categories, it ranked first among countries suitable for families and second among destinations for entrepreneurs.

Estonia's biggest weaknesses relate to climate comfort and the overall affordability of living costs. Winters are cold and dark, and average January temperatures in Tallinn range between minus three and minus five degrees Celsius. An additional challenge is posed by large seasonal differences in the amount of daylight, with very short days in December and exceptionally long days in June.

It is a Baltic country that has for years been regarded as one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world. It is especially known for the e Residency program, which allows users to establish and run a company within the European Union completely online, without the need to physically come to the country.

Croatia ahead of Slovenia, Austria and Germany

Croatia ranked 18th with a score of 68.9, placing ahead of Slovenia, which is in 33rd place, Austria in 46th, and Germany in 50th place. It is particularly well ranked as a destination for digital nomads, where it holds ninth place, and for families, where it is in eighth position.

Among Croatia's greatest advantages highlighted were the stability of the currency and banking system, the availability of green spaces, and the protection of foreign nationals' property rights. Croatia also received relatively high scores for safety on the streets and the availability of the English language.

It received lower ratings in the area of income tax and the taxation of income earned abroad. It also received a lower score for climate comfort, with the index methodology taking into account high summer temperatures, humidity, the number of sunny days, and other climate indicators.

Slovenia ranked 33rd with an overall score of 67.6. Its main advantages are a developed banking system, an abundance of green spaces, and a low risk of conflict. Among the lower-rated areas are climate comfort and the tax burden on domestic and foreign income.

Bosnia and Herzegovina two positions behind India

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 102nd with a score of 60.4, while India in 100th place scored 60.6 points. Bosnia and Herzegovina received its best ratings for the affordability of general and housing costs and the ability of foreign nationals to acquire real estate.

On the other hand, among its biggest shortcomings highlighted were political instability, an insufficiently developed support system for newly established companies, and a low climate comfort score. Bosnia and Herzegovina is ranked somewhat better in the category of suitability for family life, where it holds 81st place, while among destinations for digital nomads it is only in 121st position.