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Belgrade vs Budapest

Belgrade runs about 9% cheaper than Budapest for this household, a difference of 121 USD a month.

Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,412/month · Serbia
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Budapest
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Belgrade monthly
$1,412
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+9%
Budapest relative to Belgrade
Rent gap
$100
Budapest costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BelgradeBudapest
  • Housing
    Housing: Belgrade $550, Budapest $650. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Belgrade $441, Budapest $459. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Belgrade $89, Budapest $66. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Belgrade $144, Budapest $177. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Belgrade $15, Budapest $17. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Belgrade $109, Budapest $99. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Belgrade $64, Budapest $65. Cheaper in Belgrade.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBelgradeBudapest
Cost
Total monthly cost1,412 USD✓1,533 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓24
Housing550 USD✓650 USD
Utilities144 USD✓177 USD
Food441 USD✓459 USD
Transport89 USD66 USD✓
Healthcare15 USD✓17 USD
Lifestyle109 USD99 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,869 USD✓5,542 USD
Effective tax + social rate29.6%✓33.5%
Left over each month4,457 USD✓4,009 USD
Average local net salary800 USD1,150 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre550 USD✓650 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓1,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD2,600 USD
Quality of life
Safety72/10076/100✓
Healthcare62/10068/100✓
Air quality40/10054/100✓
Public transport68/10090/100✓
Walkability74/10086/100✓
English proficiency58/100✓52/100
Nightlife90/10092/100✓
Family friendliness68/10074/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature13°C12°C✓
Summer high29°C28°C✓
Winter low-2°C-2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,990 h
Annual rainfall690 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyRSDHUF
Time zoneEurope/BelgradeEurope/Budapest

Belgrade runs about 9% cheaper than Budapest for this household, a difference of 121 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Belgrade or Budapest cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 9% cheaper than Budapest for this household, a difference of 121 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Budapest compared with Belgrade?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,869 a month in Belgrade and $5,542 in Budapest, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Belgrade or Budapest?

Belgrade scores 72/100 on safety and 62/100 on healthcare; Budapest scores 76 and 68. Belgrade averages 13°C against 12°C in Budapest.