Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 114% more expensive than in Samara (Russia)
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Food | + 145% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 145% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Samara | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,788 Дин. (руб 1,573) | руб 265 | + 493% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (руб 929) | руб 314 | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (руб 362) | руб 178 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (руб 123) | руб 78 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 310 Дин. (руб 273) | руб 96 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 201 Дин. (руб 177) | руб 164 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (руб 494) | руб 368 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Дин. (руб 109) | руб 104 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (руб 86) | руб 35 | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 89 Дин. (руб 78) | руб 71 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. (руб 1,101) | руб 537 | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (руб 143) | руб 118 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 102 Дин. (руб 90) | руб 31 | + 187% | |
Housing | + 164% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 164% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Samara | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (руб 127,278) | руб 40,595 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (руб 68,340) | руб 24,963 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,796 Дин. (руб 17,424) | руб 9,520 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 89,452 Дин. (руб 78,735) | руб 30,801 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (руб 47,695) | руб 17,996 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (руб 11,943) | руб 4,293 | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (руб 2,402) | руб 505 | + 376% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (руб 28,508) | руб 24,912 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (руб 12,077) | руб 7,348 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (руб 1,183) | руб 437 | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (руб 718) | руб 615 | + 17% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 63% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. (руб 9,452) | руб 4,864 | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (руб 3,780) | руб 2,755 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (руб 9,764) | руб 6,349 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (руб 10,409) | руб 6,344 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 84% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (руб 2,037,324) | руб 1,242,950 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (руб 176) | руб 48 | + 267% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,529 Дин. (руб 2,226) | руб 1,636 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (руб 935) | руб 283 | + 230% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 122% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Samara | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (руб 524) | руб 232 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (руб 398) | руб 368 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. (руб 3,289) | руб 1,410 | + 133% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (руб 446) | руб 145 | + 208% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. (руб 500) | руб 196 | + 156% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (руб 498) | руб 255 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. (руб 228) | руб 82 | + 179% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (руб 237) | руб 134 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. (руб 1,174) | руб 434 | + 170% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 76% more expensive than in Samara (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Samara | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (руб 3,216) | руб 1,634 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. (руб 1,400) | руб 561 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. (руб 3,270) | руб 2,235 | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. (руб 4,965) | руб 4,021 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (руб 684) | руб 359 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Дин. (руб 236) | руб 185 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (руб 292) | руб 194 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (руб 57,283) | руб 37,694 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (руб 12) | руб 2.18 | + 446% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (руб 3,960) | руб 2,828 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 424 Дин. (руб 373) | руб 148 | + 152% | |
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TOTAL | + 114% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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