Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 5% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,788 Дин. (608TL) | 519TL | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (359TL) | 307TL | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (140TL) | 110TL | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (47TL) | 48TL | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Дин. (105TL) | 81TL | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 201 Дин. (68TL) | 55TL | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (191TL) | 181TL | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Дин. (42TL) | 51TL | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (33TL) | 17TL | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 89 Дин. (30TL) | 90TL | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. (425TL) | 662TL | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (55TL) | 58TL | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 102 Дин. (35TL) | 19TL | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 7% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (49,161TL) | 51,143TL | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (26,396TL) | 35,475TL | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,796 Дин. (6,730TL) | 3,168TL | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 89,452 Дин. (30,411TL) | 37,770TL | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (18,422TL) | 24,194TL | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (4,613TL) | 2,478TL | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (928TL) | 327TL | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (11,011TL) | 9,991TL | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (4,665TL) | 4,303TL | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (457TL) | 101TL | + 353% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (277TL) | 178TL | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 39% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. (3,651TL) | 1,430TL | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (1,460TL) | 1,382TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (3,771TL) | 3,244TL | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (4,020TL) | 4,683TL | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 16% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (786,907TL) | 1,781,260TL | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (68TL) | 46TL | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,529 Дин. (860TL) | 886TL | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (361TL) | 231TL | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 7% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (202TL) | 848TL | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (154TL) | 97TL | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. (1,271TL) | 1,889TL | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (172TL) | 192TL | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. (193TL) | 119TL | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (192TL) | 91TL | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. (88TL) | 29TL | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (92TL) | 95TL | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. (453TL) | 375TL | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (1,242TL) | 1,664TL | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. (541TL) | 296TL | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. (1,263TL) | 1,041TL | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. (1,918TL) | 3,155TL | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (264TL) | 263TL | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Дин. (91TL) | 96TL | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (113TL) | 185TL | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (22,125TL) | 23,574TL | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (4.60TL) | 0.73TL | + 530% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (1,530TL) | 1,303TL | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 425 Дин. (145TL) | 79TL | + 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 692 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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