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Belgrade vs Split

Belgrade runs about 24% cheaper than Split for this household, a difference of 342 USD a month.

Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,412/month · Serbia
Sava52Bogdanovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Croatia
Split
$1,754/month · Croatia
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Belgrade monthly
$1,412
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Split monthly
$1,754
Index 27 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+24%
Split relative to Belgrade
Rent gap
$200
Split costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BelgradeSplit
  • Housing
    Housing: Belgrade $550, Split $750. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Belgrade $441, Split $535. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Belgrade $89, Split $93. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Belgrade $144, Split $163. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Belgrade $15, Split $23. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Belgrade $109, Split $116. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Other
    Other: Belgrade $64, Split $74. 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

MetricBelgradeSplit
Cost
Total monthly cost1,412 USD✓1,754 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓27
Housing550 USD✓750 USD
Utilities144 USD✓163 USD
Food441 USD✓535 USD
Transport89 USD✓93 USD
Healthcare15 USD✓23 USD
Lifestyle109 USD✓116 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,869 USD✓4,839 USD
Effective tax + social rate29.6%✓41.9%
Left over each month4,457 USD✓3,085 USD
Average local net salary800 USD1,150 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre550 USD✓750 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓1,350 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓3,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety72/10086/100✓
Healthcare62/10068/100✓
Air quality40/10080/100✓
Public transport68/100✓50/100
Walkability74/10080/100✓
English proficiency58/10068/100✓
Nightlife90/100✓74/100
Family friendliness68/10080/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C✓17°C
Summer high29°C✓30°C
Winter low-2°C5°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h2,650 h✓
Annual rainfall690 mm✓780 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby5 min✓
CurrencyRSDEUR
Time zoneEurope/BelgradeEurope/Zagreb

Belgrade runs about 24% cheaper than Split for this household, a difference of 342 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Belgrade or Split cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 24% cheaper than Split for this household, a difference of 342 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Split compared with Belgrade?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,869 a month in Belgrade and $4,839 in Split, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Belgrade or Split?

Belgrade scores 72/100 on safety and 62/100 on healthcare; Split scores 86 and 68. Belgrade averages 13°C against 17°C in Split.