Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 29% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 25% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Cairns | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,315 Дин. (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 933 Дин. (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 422 Дин. (AU$5.96) | AU$5.57 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 160 Дин. (AU$2.26) | AU$1.51 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 317 Дин. (AU$4.47) | AU$7 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 179 Дин. (AU$2.53) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 701 Дин. (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130 Дин. (AU$1.84) | AU$4.50 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 116 Дин. (AU$1.64) | AU$3.51 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 Дин. (AU$1.20) | AU$5.22 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,518 Дин. (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Дин. (AU$2.24) | AU$3.51 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (AU$1.28) | AU$2.53 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 18% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Cairns | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 174,877 Дин. (AU$2,471) | AU$2,816 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,872 Дин. (AU$1,256) | AU$1,690 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,701 Дин. (AU$236) | AU$208 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,543 Дин. (AU$1,407) | AU$1,721 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,236 Дин. (AU$865) | AU$1,079 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,810 Дин. (AU$167) | AU$180 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,030 Дин. (AU$43) | AU$63 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,785 Дин. (AU$506) | AU$725 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,561 Дин. (AU$248) | AU$215 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,586 Дин. (AU$22) | AU$11 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 820 Дин. (AU$12) | AU$30 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 53% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,462 Дин. (AU$176) | AU$93 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,965 Дин. (AU$70) | AU$52 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,428 Дин. (AU$176) | AU$131 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,405 Дин. (AU$189) | AU$111 | + 71% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 41% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,472,850 Дин. (AU$34,947) | AU$27,952 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 Дин. (AU$2.78) | AU$1.79 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,364 Дин. (AU$33) | AU$108 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,286 Дин. (AU$18) | AU$27 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 6% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Cairns | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 945 Дин. (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 104% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 593 Дин. (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,002 Дин. (AU$57) | AU$70 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 426 Дин. (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 539 Дин. (AU$8) | AU$5.16 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 492 Дин. (AU$7) | AU$5.53 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 310 Дин. (AU$4.38) | AU$2.93 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 331 Дин. (AU$4.68) | AU$4.17 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,298 Дин. (AU$18) | AU$29 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 50% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Cairns | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,106 Дин. (AU$44) | AU$59 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,597 Дин. (AU$23) | AU$36 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,652 Дин. (AU$52) | AU$114 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,825 Дин. (AU$68) | AU$116 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 834 Дин. (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 267 Дин. (AU$3.77) | AU$5.00 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 299 Дин. (AU$4.22) | AU$7 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 69,963 Дин. (AU$989) | AU$720 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (AU$0.20) | AU$1.00 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,061 Дин. (AU$57) | AU$59 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 402 Дин. (AU$5.68) | AU$30 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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