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Belgrade vs London

Belgrade runs about 186% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,634 USD a month.

Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,417/month · Serbia
Sava52Bogdanovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+186%
London relative to Belgrade
Rent gap
$2,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BelgradeLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Belgrade $550, London $2,600. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Belgrade $451, London $617. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Belgrade $82, London $282. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Belgrade $144, London $267. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Belgrade $16, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Belgrade $109, London $169. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Other
    Other: Belgrade $64, London $107. 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

MetricBelgradeLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,417 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓63
Housing550 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities144 USD✓267 USD
Food451 USD✓617 USD
Transport82 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare16 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle109 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,869 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate29.6%28.6%✓
Left over each month4,453 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary800 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre550 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety72/100✓66/100
Healthcare62/10084/100✓
Air quality40/10060/100✓
Public transport68/10092/100✓
Walkability74/10090/100✓
English proficiency58/100100/100✓
Nightlife90/10094/100✓
Family friendliness68/10072/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C12°C✓
Summer high29°C23°C✓
Winter low-2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall690 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyRSDGBP
Time zoneEurope/BelgradeEurope/London

Belgrade runs about 186% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,634 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Belgrade or London cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 186% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,634 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Belgrade?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,869 a month in Belgrade and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Belgrade or London?

Belgrade scores 72/100 on safety and 62/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Belgrade averages 13°C against 12°C in London.