Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 31% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 22% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Belgrade | Hamburg | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,788 Дин. (€15) | €16 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (€3.51) | €4.71 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 132 Дин. (€1.13) | €1.16 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 308 Дин. (€2.63) | €4.39 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 197 Дин. (€1.68) | €2.77 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (€4.78) | €7 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Дин. (€0.96) | €2.63 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (€0.83) | €1.74 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (€0.74) | €1.01 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. (€11) | €7 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Дин. (€1.28) | €2.02 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 105 Дин. (€0.90) | €1.99 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 35% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (€1,232) | €1,903 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (€662) | €1,804 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,751 Дин. (€177) | €188 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 89,452 Дин. (€762) | €1,152 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (€462) | €912 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (€116) | €126 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (€23) | €25 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (€276) | €353 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (€117) | €116 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (€11) | €5.51 | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (€7) | €19 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 21% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. (€91) | €90 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (€37) | €58 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (€95) | €106 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (€101) | €165 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 42% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (€19,721) | €26,119 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (€1.71) | €1.66 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,577 Дин. (€22) | €52 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 13% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (€5.07) | €10 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (€3.85) | €11 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. (€32) | €55 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (€4.32) | €3.48 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. (€4.84) | €2.50 | + 93% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (€4.82) | €2.96 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. (€2.21) | €1.50 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (€2.29) | €1.68 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. (€11) | €28 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 22% cheaper than in Hamburg (Germany) | ||||
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Belgrade | Hamburg | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. (€14) | €25 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. (€32) | €156 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. (€48) | €57 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 268 Дин. (€2.29) | €3.80 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (€2.83) | €4.16 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (€554) | €470 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (€0.12) | €0.09 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (€38) | €54 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 434 Дин. (€3.70) | €8 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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