Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 59% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia)
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 71% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Milan | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (2,431 Дин.) | 1,660 Дин. | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (1,478 Дин.) | 1,055 Дин. | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (780 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.75 (205 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.54 (532 Дин.) | 308 Дин. | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.19 (609 Дин.) | 197 Дин. | + 209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (1,113 Дин.) | 561 Дин. | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (269 Дин.) | 113 Дин. | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.21 (259 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 165% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (207 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (1,192 Дин.) | 1,251 Дин. | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.62 (308 Дин.) | 145 Дин. | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (190 Дин.) | 105 Дин. | + 80% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Milan | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,457 (288,101 Дин.) | 144,602 Дин. | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,573 (184,388 Дин.) | 77,642 Дин. | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (19,537 Дин.) | 20,751 Дин. | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,446 (169,591 Дин.) | 83,189 Дин. | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,013 (118,805 Дин.) | 54,187 Дин. | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (13,394 Дин.) | 13,568 Дин. | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (3,111 Дин.) | 2,729 Дин. | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €361 (42,318 Дин.) | 32,388 Дин. | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €154 (18,107 Дин.) | 13,721 Дин. | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (729 Дин.) | 1,344 Дин. | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,445 Дин.) | 815 Дин. | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (10,277 Дин.) | 10,738 Дин. | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (5,013 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (12,373 Дин.) | 11,093 Дин. | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €149 (17,498 Дин.) | 11,825 Дин. | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 52% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,258 (3,547,551 Дин.) | 2,314,620 Дин. | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (204 Дин.) | 200 Дин. | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (4,473 Дин.) | 2,577 Дин. | + 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (2,686 Дин.) | 1,062 Дин. | + 153% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Milan | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (1,108 Дин.) | 595 Дин. | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (1,007 Дин.) | 452 Дин. | + 123% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €89 (10,405 Дин.) | 3,737 Дин. | + 178% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (698 Дин.) | 507 Дин. | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.58 (420 Дин.) | 568 Дин. | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (420 Дин.) | 566 Дин. | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.74 (321 Дин.) | 259 Дин. | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (295 Дин.) | 269 Дин. | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (2,764 Дин.) | 1,333 Дин. | + 107% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 56% more expensive than in Belgrade (Serbia) | ||||
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Milan | Belgrade | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (5,515 Дин.) | 3,654 Дин. | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (2,518 Дин.) | 1,591 Дин. | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (11,612 Дин.) | 3,715 Дин. | + 213% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (10,018 Дин.) | 5,641 Дин. | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (1,620 Дин.) | 778 Дин. | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.46 (289 Дин.) | 289 Дин. | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (801 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 141% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (56,337 Дин.) | 65,080 Дин. | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (20 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €69 (8,047 Дин.) | 4,500 Дин. | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (633 Дин.) | 434 Дин. | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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