Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Belgrade | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,660 Дин. (61 zł) | 68 zł | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,055 Дин. (38 zł) | 33 zł | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 412 Дин. (15 zł) | 28 zł | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 132 Дин. (4.83 zł) | 7 zł | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 308 Дин. (11 zł) | 20 zł | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 197 Дин. (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 561 Дин. (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Дин. (4.12 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (3.57 zł) | 5.81 zł | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (3.18 zł) | 8 zł | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,251 Дин. (46 zł) | 82 zł | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 145 Дин. (5.30 zł) | 11 zł | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 105 Дин. (3.84 zł) | 8 zł | - 50% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 28% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Belgrade | Łódź | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 144,602 Дин. (5,273 zł) | 7,146 zł | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,642 Дин. (2,831 zł) | 5,195 zł | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,751 Дин. (757 zł) | 1,395 zł | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,189 Дин. (3,033 zł) | 3,629 zł | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,187 Дин. (1,976 zł) | 2,912 zł | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,568 Дин. (495 zł) | 798 zł | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,729 Дин. (100 zł) | 75 zł | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,388 Дин. (1,181 zł) | 1,379 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,721 Дин. (500 zł) | 781 zł | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,344 Дин. (49 zł) | 61 zł | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 815 Дин. (30 zł) | 74 zł | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,738 Дин. (392 zł) | 403 zł | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (157 zł) | 195 zł | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,093 Дин. (404 zł) | 397 zł | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,825 Дин. (431 zł) | 615 zł | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 43% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,314,620 Дин. (84,400 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,577 Дин. (94 zł) | 230 zł | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,062 Дин. (39 zł) | 28 zł | + 38% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 595 Дин. (22 zł) | 39 zł | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 452 Дин. (16 zł) | 76 zł | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,737 Дин. (136 zł) | 291 zł | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 507 Дин. (18 zł) | 29 zł | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 568 Дин. (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 566 Дин. (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 259 Дин. (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 269 Дин. (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,333 Дин. (49 zł) | 104 zł | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 27% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Belgrade | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,654 Дин. (133 zł) | 140 zł | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,591 Дин. (58 zł) | 73 zł | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,715 Дин. (135 zł) | 427 zł | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,641 Дин. (206 zł) | 214 zł | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 778 Дин. (28 zł) | 43 zł | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 289 Дин. (11 zł) | 24 zł | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Дин. (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,080 Дин. (2,373 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (0.49 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Дин. (164 zł) | 208 zł | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 434 Дин. (16 zł) | 29 zł | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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