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Cost of Living / Serbia / Belgrade

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ Cost of Living in Belgrade

How much you'll actually spend β€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget Β· Single Β· city center

$1,607/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$904
Groceries & eating out$406
Utilities & phones$298
Average local salary (after tax)$1,276/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent β€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$904/mo
1BR, outside center$614/mo
3BR, city center$1,697/mo
3BR, outside center$1,119/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices β€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.45
Bread (loaf)$1.04
Eggs (12)$2.75
Rice (1kg)$2.92
Chicken (1kg)$7.48
Apples (1kg)$1.69
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.29
Potatoes (1kg)$1.02
Water (1.5L)$0.72
Wine (mid-range)$8.04
Beer (0.5L)$0.92

Eating out β€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$14
Mid-range dinner for 2$60
Cappuccino$2.93
Beer (draught)$3.51
Coke (0.33L)$2.95

Getting around β€” or trying to

Taxi start$3.22
Taxi per km$1.05
Gasoline (1L)$1.89

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,355
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$899
SIM card$22
Total 30 days$2,276

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Belgrade?β–Ό

A single person can expect to spend about $1,607/month in Belgrade, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,035/month.

What is the average salary in Belgrade?β–Ό

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Belgrade is about $1,276, according to Numbeo data.

Is Belgrade expensive compared to other cities?β–Ό

Compared to similar cities: Marseille ($1,789/mo), Saint Petersburg ($1,451/mo), Budapest ($1,549/mo), Montpellier ($1,727/mo), Kosice ($1,702/mo). Belgrade comes in at $1,607/mo for a single person.

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Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.