Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 10% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 9% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,012 Дин. (192TL) | 163TL | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 826 Дин. (157TL) | 101TL | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (70TL) | 46TL | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 153 Дин. (29TL) | 28TL | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 262 Дин. (50TL) | 38TL | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 181 Дин. (34TL) | 29TL | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 447 Дин. (85TL) | 94TL | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 116 Дин. (22TL) | 19TL | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 Дин. (18TL) | 14TL | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (15TL) | 47TL | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 704 Дин. (134TL) | 244TL | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 132 Дин. (25TL) | 28TL | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77 Дин. (15TL) | 7TL | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 63% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 136,371 Дин. (25,900TL) | 15,874TL | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 86,091 Дин. (16,350TL) | 10,903TL | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,943 Дин. (2,838TL) | 1,337TL | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,118 Дин. (16,166TL) | 11,776TL | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 57,154 Дин. (10,855TL) | 8,424TL | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,410 Дин. (1,977TL) | 857TL | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,721 Дин. (517TL) | 133TL | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,960 Дин. (8,349TL) | 3,802TL | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,409 Дин. (2,357TL) | 2,863TL | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 881 Дин. (167TL) | 95TL | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 659 Дин. (125TL) | 70TL | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 16% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,574 Дин. (1,628TL) | 1,155TL | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,736 Дин. (710TL) | 1,054TL | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,791 Дин. (1,860TL) | 2,205TL | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,478 Дин. (2,370TL) | 2,863TL | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 6% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (513,267TL) | 994,776TL | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (36TL) | 22TL | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,084 Дин. (586TL) | 499TL | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,185 Дин. (225TL) | 83TL | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 23% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (100TL) | 26TL | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (100TL) | 68TL | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,560 Дин. (486TL) | 1,043TL | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (96TL) | 49TL | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. (87TL) | 55TL | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (81TL) | 57TL | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 237 Дин. (45TL) | 21TL | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. (38TL) | 46TL | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (126TL) | 103TL | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 5% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,268 Дин. (431TL) | 731TL | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,402 Дин. (266TL) | 103TL | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,959 Дин. (562TL) | 1,201TL | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,070 Дин. (773TL) | 1,025TL | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 762 Дин. (145TL) | 124TL | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Дин. (41TL) | 43TL | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (47TL) | 78TL | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (12,080TL) | 14,162TL | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (2.15TL) | 0.73TL | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,496 Дин. (664TL) | 592TL | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (76TL) | 36TL | + 114% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 698 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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