Capital city in City of Belgrade, Serbia
Cost of living in Belgrade
How much a month costs in Belgrade
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,540–2,300 (din160,000–240,000).
Prices in Belgrade
Typical 2026 ranges in RSD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RSD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | din70,000–120,000 | $672–1,150 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | din45,000–75,000 | $432–720 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | din1,500–3,000 | $14–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | din8,000–16,000 | $77–154 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | din600–1,000 | $5.8–9.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | din1,800–3,500 | $17–34 |
| Cappuccino | din250–400 | $2.4–3.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | din300–550 | $2.9–5.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | din90–120 | $0.9–1.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | din600–1,100 | $5.8–10.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | din1,500–3,000 | $14–29 |
| Gym membership (month) | din4,000–8,000 | $38–77 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | din1,500–3,000 | $14–29 |
Value for money: 51/100
A value score of 51/100 means Belgrade gives more quality of life per dollar than 50% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 4 places we cover in Serbia.
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Cost of living across Serbia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Belgrade
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Belgrade?
About $768–1,060 on a lean budget, $1,540–2,300 for a comfortable month and $3,360–5,280 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Belgrade?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs din70,000–120,000 ($672–1,150) a month in the center and din45,000–75,000 ($432–720) outside it.
How much does food cost in Belgrade?
A local meal is din600–1,000 ($5.8–9.6); a mid-range restaurant is din1,800–3,500 ($17–34) per person.
Is Serbia expensive?
Prices in Serbia are about 45% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
- City of Belgrade
- University Clinical Center of Serbia
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.