Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 34% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 43% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Belgrade | Asheville, North Carolina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,180 Дин. ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 796 Дин. ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 398 Дин. ($3.67) | $4.30 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. ($1.27) | $0.93 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 262 Дин. ($2.41) | $3.99 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 121 Дин. ($1.12) | $4.27 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 579 Дин. ($5.34) | $7 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 Дин. ($0.77) | $3.96 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. ($0.61) | $1.68 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. ($0.70) | $2.47 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 Дин. ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 132 Дин. ($1.22) | $2.09 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 Дин. ($0.59) | $2.66 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 51% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 133,206 Дин. ($1,229) | $2,041 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 76,085 Дин. ($702) | $1,469 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,943 Дин. ($138) | $161 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,012 Дин. ($600) | $1,546 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,115 Дин. ($398) | $1,062 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,410 Дин. ($96) | $104 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,279 Дин. ($21) | $62 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 43,960 Дин. ($406) | $312 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,409 Дин. ($114) | $151 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 881 Дин. ($8) | $9 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 659 Дин. ($6) | $22 | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 38% more expensive than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,285 Дин. ($104) | $53 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,953 Дин. ($46) | $33 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,507 Дин. ($97) | $99 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,270 Дин. ($122) | $118 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,973,160 Дин. ($18,204) | $23,152 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 Дин. ($1.68) | $0.80 | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,059 Дин. ($28) | $25 | + 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,092 Дин. ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 48% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. ($4.84) | $5.78 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. ($4.86) | $8 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,560 Дин. ($24) | $130 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. ($4.68) | $6 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. ($4.22) | $3.81 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. ($3.95) | $5.37 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 237 Дин. ($2.18) | $4.67 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. ($1.86) | $2.04 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 34% cheaper than in Asheville, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,268 Дин. ($21) | $39 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Дин. ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,959 Дин. ($27) | $39 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,417 Дин. ($41) | $65 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 762 Дин. ($7) | $11 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 227 Дин. ($2.09) | $4.74 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 Дин. ($2.07) | $5.77 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. ($587) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. ($0.12) | $0.20 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,519 Дин. ($32) | $33 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 405 Дин. ($3.73) | $7 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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