Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 66% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 103% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,788 Дин. | 525 Дин. | + 240% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. | 453 Дин. | + 133% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. | 319 Дин. | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. | 93 Дин. | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 310 Дин. | 180 Дин. | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 201 Дин. | 111 Дин. | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. | 272 Дин. | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Дин. | 78 Дин. | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. | 50 Дин. | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 89 Дин. | 73 Дин. | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. | 591 Дин. | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. | 139 Дин. | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 102 Дин. | 51 Дин. | + 101% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 128% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Niš | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. | 48,589 Дин. | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. | 33,653 Дин. | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,796 Дин. | 12,917 Дин. | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 89,452 Дин. | 30,847 Дин. | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. | 24,324 Дин. | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. | 10,460 Дин. | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. | 1,227 Дин. | + 122% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. | 32,719 Дин. | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. | 7,539 Дин. | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. | 513 Дин. | + 162% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. | 602 Дин. | + 36% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 26% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. | 9,678 Дин. | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. | 3,277 Дин. | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. | 7,258 Дин. | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. | 7,118 Дин. | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 11% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. | 2,322,390 Дин. | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. | 171 Дин. | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,529 Дин. | 2,283 Дин. | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. | 774 Дин. | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 78% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Niš | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. | 422 Дин. | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. | 403 Дин. | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. | 1,732 Дин. | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. | 413 Дин. | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. | 340 Дин. | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. | 313 Дин. | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. | 108 Дин. | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. | 135 Дин. | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. | 343 Дин. | + 289% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 76% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. | 1,421 Дин. | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. | 597 Дин. | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. | 1,748 Дин. | + 113% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. | 1,839 Дин. | + 207% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. | 360 Дин. | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Дин. | 135 Дин. | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. | 134 Дин. | + 148% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. | 58,032 Дин. | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. | 14 Дин. | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. | 1,765 Дин. | + 155% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 Дин. | 294 Дин. | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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