Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 63% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Chelyabinsk or in Belgrade? You can help!
Improve the prices for Chelyabinsk! Improve the prices for Belgrade!

This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 425 prices entered by 55 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 49% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,180 Дин. (руб 773) | руб 323 | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 796 Дин. (руб 522) | руб 310 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 398 Дин. (руб 261) | руб 120 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (руб 90) | руб 62 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 262 Дин. (руб 171) | руб 81 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 121 Дин. (руб 79) | руб 134 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 579 Дин. (руб 379) | руб 395 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 Дин. (руб 55) | руб 98 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (руб 43) | руб 47 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. (руб 50) | руб 52 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 Дин. (руб 505) | руб 560 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 132 Дин. (руб 87) | руб 109 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 Дин. (руб 42) | руб 27 | + 54% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 128% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 133,206 Дин. (руб 87,291) | руб 33,552 | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 76,085 Дин. (руб 49,859) | руб 18,681 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,943 Дин. (руб 9,792) | руб 4,761 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,012 Дин. (руб 42,603) | руб 17,682 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,115 Дин. (руб 28,254) | руб 13,149 | + 115% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,410 Дин. (руб 6,822) | руб 2,807 | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,279 Дин. (руб 1,493) | руб 438 | + 241% | |
40” flat screen tv | 43,960 Дин. (руб 28,807) | руб 23,336 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,409 Дин. (руб 8,132) | руб 4,427 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 881 Дин. (руб 577) | руб 401 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 659 Дин. (руб 432) | руб 511 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 112% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 112% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,285 Дин. (руб 7,395) | руб 2,491 | + 197% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,953 Дин. (руб 3,246) | руб 1,685 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,507 Дин. (руб 6,885) | руб 3,950 | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,270 Дин. (руб 8,696) | руб 4,390 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 42% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,973,160 Дин. (руб 1,293,029) | руб 1,296,610 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 Дин. (руб 119) | руб 47 | + 151% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,059 Дин. (руб 2,005) | руб 1,378 | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,014 Дин. (руб 665) | руб 522 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 53% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (руб 344) | руб 325 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (руб 345) | руб 459 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,560 Дин. (руб 1,677) | руб 1,246 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (руб 333) | руб 182 | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. (руб 300) | руб 132 | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (руб 281) | руб 192 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 237 Дин. (руб 155) | руб 61 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. (руб 132) | руб 79 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (руб 436) | руб 262 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 27% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,268 Дин. (руб 1,486) | руб 1,273 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Дин. (руб 717) | руб 634 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,959 Дин. (руб 1,939) | руб 2,125 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,417 Дин. (руб 2,895) | руб 2,899 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 762 Дин. (руб 500) | руб 239 | + 109% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 227 Дин. (руб 149) | руб 110 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 Дин. (руб 147) | руб 157 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (руб 41,683) | руб 34,739 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (руб 9) | руб 1.79 | + 380% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,519 Дин. (руб 2,306) | руб 2,344 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 405 Дин. (руб 265) | руб 114 | + 132% | |
![]() |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.655
RUB
/
RSD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Dubai is 26% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Dubai is 212% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Panama City is 83% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in New York City is 27% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 22% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 8% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Manchester is 24% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 48% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least руб 179,157 (273,394 Дин.) in Belgrade to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 110,000 in Chelyabinsk.
Do you live in Chelyabinsk? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Prices recently added
- 12 eggs, large in Boston, Massachusetts costs $7 (42 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Anápolis costs R$ 6 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Quito costs $2.75 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Nouakchott costs 30,000 UM (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Dhaka costs Taka 444 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Wuhan costs 40元 (about 3 hours ago)