Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 42% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 12% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,441 Дин. (₩17,513) | ₩9,317 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 888 Дин. (₩10,794) | ₩6,285 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 360 Дин. (₩4,378) | ₩4,508 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Дин. (₩1,881) | ₩2,493 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 277 Дин. (₩3,362) | ₩4,277 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Дин. (₩2,303) | ₩3,000 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 684 Дин. (₩8,311) | ₩7,161 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 Дин. (₩1,530) | ₩6,693 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Дин. (₩1,521) | ₩4,487 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Дин. (₩1,016) | ₩1,756 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,508 Дин. (₩18,332) | ₩20,000 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 149 Дин. (₩1,808) | ₩2,398 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Дин. (₩1,081) | ₩3,008 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 111% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,056 Дин. (₩2,067,352) | ₩598,305 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,796 Дин. (₩1,079,477) | ₩397,436 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,421 Дин. (₩199,622) | ₩90,769 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 102,241 Дин. (₩1,242,932) | ₩611,223 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,927 Дин. (₩740,688) | ₩313,685 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,833 Дин. (₩143,855) | ₩50,000 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,040 Дин. (₩36,956) | ₩25,000 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,164 Дин. (₩403,176) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,908 Дин. (₩278,492) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,634 Дин. (₩19,859) | ₩10,513 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 814 Дин. (₩9,902) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 52% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,828 Дин. (₩155,953) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,706 Дин. (₩57,213) | ₩27,832 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,095 Дин. (₩134,877) | ₩92,308 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,615 Дин. (₩153,355) | ₩80,000 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 78% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,688,260 Дин. (₩20,523,987) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (₩2,294) | ₩1,446 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,328 Дин. (₩28,307) | ₩366,667 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,362 Дин. (₩16,557) | ₩10,787 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 30% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (₩6,379) | ₩10,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (₩6,399) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,081 Дин. (₩37,456) | ₩50,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (₩6,171) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 474 Дин. (₩5,767) | ₩11,250 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (₩5,204) | ₩5,000 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 267 Дин. (₩3,243) | ₩5,300 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 254 Дин. (₩3,088) | ₩2,000 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (₩8,080) | ₩12,025 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 16% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,923 Дин. (₩35,539) | ₩26,164 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,662 Дин. (₩20,206) | ₩17,828 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,949 Дин. (₩35,854) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,039 Дин. (₩61,264) | ₩40,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 813 Дин. (₩9,879) | ₩7,000 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 257 Дин. (₩3,119) | ₩4,435 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 337 Дин. (₩4,096) | ₩3,380 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (₩773,268) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (₩138) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,438 Дин. (₩53,951) | ₩42,000 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 387 Дин. (₩4,702) | ₩3,144 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 289 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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