Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 103% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 92% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,660 Дин. (руб 1,290) | руб 401 | + 221% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (руб 820) | руб 322 | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (руб 320) | руб 175 | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 132 Дин. (руб 103) | руб 76 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 308 Дин. (руб 240) | руб 113 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 197 Дин. (руб 153) | руб 153 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (руб 436) | руб 378 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Дин. (руб 88) | руб 102 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (руб 76) | руб 38 | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (руб 68) | руб 69 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. (руб 973) | руб 597 | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Дин. (руб 113) | руб 124 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 105 Дин. (руб 82) | руб 27 | + 203% | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 178% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (руб 112,386) | руб 38,419 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (руб 60,344) | руб 24,855 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,751 Дин. (руб 16,128) | руб 6,083 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,189 Дин. (руб 64,656) | руб 19,940 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (руб 42,115) | руб 13,661 | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (руб 10,545) | руб 3,095 | + 241% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (руб 2,121) | руб 434 | + 389% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (руб 25,173) | руб 22,963 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (руб 10,664) | руб 4,467 | + 139% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (руб 1,045) | руб 399 | + 162% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (руб 634) | руб 642 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 134% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 134% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. (руб 8,346) | руб 2,436 | + 243% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (руб 3,338) | руб 1,969 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (руб 8,622) | руб 3,973 | + 117% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (руб 9,191) | руб 3,702 | + 148% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 90% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (руб 1,798,950) | руб 1,268,460 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (руб 156) | руб 52 | + 202% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,577 Дин. (руб 2,003) | руб 1,215 | + 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (руб 825) | руб 261 | + 216% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 106% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (руб 463) | руб 331 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (руб 351) | руб 539 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. (руб 2,905) | руб 1,365 | + 113% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (руб 394) | руб 201 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. (руб 441) | руб 142 | + 211% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (руб 440) | руб 190 | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. (руб 202) | руб 76 | + 166% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (руб 209) | руб 90 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. (руб 1,036) | руб 293 | + 254% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 51% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Belgrade | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (руб 2,840) | руб 1,375 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. (руб 1,237) | руб 559 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. (руб 2,887) | руб 3,330 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. (руб 4,384) | руб 2,823 | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (руб 604) | руб 252 | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 289 Дин. (руб 224) | руб 123 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (руб 258) | руб 176 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (руб 50,581) | руб 33,208 | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (руб 11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (руб 3,497) | руб 2,562 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 436 Дин. (руб 339) | руб 128 | + 165% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% |

These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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