Belgrade, Serbia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Belgrade, Serbia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
-
84%
Quality of life -
32%
Cost of living -
82%
Connectivity -
84%
Weather
52
General
| Currency | RSD |
| Population (in millions) | 1.3 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 25% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Vracar, Stari Grad |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Jelen |
| Most popular local dish | Ćevapi |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Kalemegdan Fortress, Skadarlija, St. Sava Temple |
| Discount airline | Wizzair |
| Major airline | Air Serbia |
| Largest ride sharing company | Bolt |
| Primary train stations | Beograd Centar, Beograd Topčider, Beograd Prokop |
| Primary airports | Nikola Tesla Airport, Morava Airport, Kraljevo Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 150000 CZK |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Belgrade is located at Knez Mihailova 6, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Tehnomanija |
| Best internet carrier | Telekom |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telenor |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 500 RSD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14000 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 24% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 20000 RSD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banca Intesa |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Becoming more common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 192 (police), 194 (ambulance), 193 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 37 |
| Main religion | Orthodox |
Quality of life
84%
-
62%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
165%
Property to income -
38%
Crime -
53%
Healthcare -
84%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | RSD 74,715 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.64% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | RSD 32,673 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | RSD 755,353 |
Cost of living
32%
-
Purchasing Power
38%
-
Rent
19%
-
Food
35%
-
Restaurant
39%
-
Workspace
67%
-
Transport
36%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | RSD 86,808.46 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | RSD 57,221.35 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | RSD 138,348.51 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | RSD 88,179.13 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | RSD 1,707.64 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | RSD 154.44 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | RSD 77.54 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | RSD 273.62 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | RSD 929.53 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | RSD 63.4 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | RSD 700 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | RSD 80.96 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RSD 138.43 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | RSD 400 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | RSD 754.93 |
| Apples (1kg) | RSD 121.9 |
| Oranges (1kg) | RSD 181.65 |
| Potato (1kg) | RSD 100.16 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | RSD 69.98 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | RSD 209.56 |
| Tomato (1kg) | RSD 186.87 |
| Banana (1kg) | RSD 198.35 |
| Onion (1kg) | RSD 77.07 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | RSD 1,189.6 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | RSD 969.01 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | RSD 4,000 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | RSD 830 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | RSD 250 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | RSD 300 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | RSD 204.79 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | RSD 139.85 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | RSD 218.25 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | RSD 17,095.61 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | RSD 11 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | RSD 2,748.88 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | RSD 3,417.02 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | RSD 1,707.64 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | RSD 700 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | RSD 90 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | RSD 3,275 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | RSD 186.17 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | RSD 2,769,974.32 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | RSD 2,349,377.37 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | RSD 250 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | RSD 95.5 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | RSD 900 |
