Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 43% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany)
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 39% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Belgrade | Hamburg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,180 Дин. (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 796 Дин. (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 398 Дин. (€3.40) | €4.47 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (€1.18) | €1.21 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 262 Дин. (€2.24) | €4.36 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 121 Дин. (€1.04) | €3.34 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 579 Дин. (€4.95) | €8 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 Дин. (€0.72) | €2.81 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (€0.56) | €2.28 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. (€0.65) | €1.04 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 Дин. (€7) | €7 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 132 Дин. (€1.13) | €1.63 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 Дин. (€0.55) | €1.75 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 46% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 133,206 Дин. (€1,138) | €1,839 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 76,085 Дин. (€650) | €1,544 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,943 Дин. (€128) | €171 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,012 Дин. (€555) | €1,381 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,115 Дин. (€368) | €1,090 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,410 Дин. (€89) | €125 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,279 Дин. (€19) | €24 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 43,960 Дин. (€376) | €355 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,409 Дин. (€106) | €112 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 881 Дин. (€8) | €5.38 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 659 Дин. (€5.63) | €20 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 18% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,285 Дин. (€96) | €80 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,953 Дин. (€42) | €61 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,507 Дин. (€90) | €98 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,270 Дин. (€113) | €151 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 53% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,973,160 Дин. (€16,859) | €25,600 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 Дин. (€1.55) | €1.96 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,059 Дин. (€26) | €76 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,093 Дин. (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 20% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (€4.48) | €9 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (€4.50) | €9 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,560 Дин. (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (€4.34) | €3.69 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. (€3.91) | €2.31 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (€3.66) | €2.81 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 237 Дин. (€2.02) | €1.53 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. (€1.72) | €1.59 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (€5.68) | €20 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 34% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Belgrade | Hamburg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,268 Дин. (€19) | €34 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Дин. (€9) | €25 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,959 Дин. (€25) | €116 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,417 Дин. (€38) | €60 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 762 Дин. (€7) | €11 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 227 Дин. (€1.94) | €3.48 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 Дин. (€1.92) | €3.91 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (€543) | €460 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (€0.11) | €0.09 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,519 Дин. (€30) | €58 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 405 Дин. (€3.46) | €8 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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