Cost of Living

Belgrade, Serbia

Live cost-of-living data for Belgrade — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
18/ 10082% cheaper than New York
+50% rent since Jul 2026
$1,050/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
10%
Income Tax
continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
28/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$840/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$595/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,380/month
Food & Groceries
18/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.55/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
8/100
Monthly Transit Pass$0/month
One-Way Ticket$0/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.65/km
Utilities
25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$130/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
22/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$18/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
Clothing
20/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair
Personal Care
18/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
15/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$6/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$32/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$7/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

99 Mbps
Internet Speed
$195
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
62/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Dorćol, Vračar, Stari Grad

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belgrade cheap to live in?

Belgrade has a cost of living index of 18/100, where New York = 100. It is 82% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Belgrade?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Belgrade costs approximately $840/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $595/month.

Is Belgrade good for digital nomads?

Belgrade has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 99 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $195/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Belgrade?

The median net monthly salary in Belgrade is approximately $1,050 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

How does Belgrade compare to New York for cost of living?

Belgrade (cost index 18) is 82% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,050/month by moving from New York to Belgrade.

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