Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 28% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is 52% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,441 Дин. (R 247) | R 125 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 888 Дин. (R 153) | R 85 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 360 Дин. (R 62) | R 40 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Дин. (R 27) | R 21 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 277 Дин. (R 48) | R 31 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Дин. (R 33) | R 23 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 684 Дин. (R 117) | R 58 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 Дин. (R 22) | R 26 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 125 Дин. (R 21) | R 19 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Дин. (R 14) | R 22 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,508 Дин. (R 259) | R 99 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 149 Дин. (R 26) | R 22 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Дин. (R 15) | R 18 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is 69% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 170,056 Дин. (R 29,212) | R 12,613 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,796 Дин. (R 15,253) | R 11,021 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,421 Дин. (R 2,821) | R 1,634 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 102,241 Дин. (R 17,563) | R 7,056 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,927 Дин. (R 10,466) | R 6,035 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,833 Дин. (R 2,033) | R 1,020 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,040 Дин. (R 522) | R 672 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,164 Дин. (R 5,697) | R 4,654 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 22,908 Дин. (R 3,935) | R 1,161 | + 239% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,634 Дин. (R 281) | R 73 | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 814 Дин. (R 140) | R 183 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 65% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 12,828 Дин. (R 2,204) | R 742 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,706 Дин. (R 808) | R 604 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,095 Дин. (R 1,906) | R 1,468 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,615 Дин. (R 2,167) | R 1,617 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 17% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,461,510 Дин. (R 422,830) | R 371,678 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 193 Дин. (R 33) | R 23 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,268 Дин. (R 390) | R 816 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,355 Дин. (R 233) | R 160 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 24% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (R 90) | R 66 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (R 90) | R 236 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,081 Дин. (R 529) | R 546 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (R 87) | R 39 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 474 Дин. (R 81) | R 30 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (R 74) | R 57 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 267 Дин. (R 46) | R 25 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 254 Дин. (R 44) | R 21 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (R 114) | R 150 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 32% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,923 Дин. (R 502) | R 374 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,662 Дин. (R 286) | R 210 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,949 Дин. (R 507) | R 793 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,039 Дин. (R 866) | R 583 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 813 Дин. (R 140) | R 70 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 257 Дин. (R 44) | R 32 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 337 Дин. (R 58) | R 37 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (R 10,926) | R 7,815 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (R 1.95) | R 1.89 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,438 Дин. (R 762) | R 607 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 387 Дин. (R 66) | R 49 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 424 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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