Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 32% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 20% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,788 Дин. (€15) | €17 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (€3.52) | €4.54 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (€1.19) | €1.38 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Дин. (€2.65) | €4.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 201 Дин. (€1.72) | €3.67 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (€4.79) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 124 Дин. (€1.06) | €2.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (€0.84) | €1.89 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 89 Дин. (€0.76) | €1.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,424 Дин. (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (€1.39) | €2.10 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 102 Дин. (€0.87) | €1.19 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 35% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (€1,236) | €1,929 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (€664) | €1,540 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,796 Дин. (€169) | €188 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 89,452 Дин. (€765) | €1,167 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (€463) | €897 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (€116) | €134 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (€23) | €27 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (€277) | €480 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (€117) | €91 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (€11) | €5.59 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 14% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,543 Дин. (€82) | €86 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (€37) | €48 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (€95) | €90 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (€101) | €115 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 50% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (€19,788) | €28,416 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (€1.71) | €1.85 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,529 Дин. (€22) | €63 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (€5.09) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (€3.86) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,122 Дин. (€35) | €46 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (€4.33) | €3.18 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 518 Дин. (€4.43) | €2.06 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (€4.84) | €2.09 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 233 Дин. (€1.99) | €1.66 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (€2.30) | €1.43 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,002 Дин. (€9) | €22 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 18% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Belgrade | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (€31) | €36 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,543 Дин. (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,599 Дин. (€31) | €195 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,496 Дин. (€47) | €69 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Дин. (€2.29) | €2.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (€2.84) | €4.37 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (€556) | €498 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (€0.11) | €0.08 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (€38) | €33 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 433 Дин. (€3.70) | €7 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 473 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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