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Belgrade vs Warsaw

Belgrade runs about 36% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 513 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
Aleja Rzeczypospolitej w Warszawie, widok od południa, na pierwszym planie Świątynia Opatrzności Bożej.
Warsaw
$1,930/month · Poland
Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Warsaw monthly
$1,930
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+36%
Warsaw relative to Belgrade
Rent gap
$450
Warsaw costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BelgradeWarsaw
  • Housing
    Housing: Belgrade $550, Warsaw $1,000. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Belgrade $451, Warsaw $485. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Belgrade $82, Warsaw $77. Cheaper in Warsaw.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Belgrade $144, Warsaw $168. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Belgrade $16, Warsaw $18. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Belgrade $109, Warsaw $114. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Other
    Other: Belgrade $64, Warsaw $69. 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

MetricBelgradeWarsaw
Cost
Total monthly cost1,417 USD✓1,930 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓30
Housing550 USD✓1,000 USD
Utilities144 USD✓168 USD
Food451 USD✓485 USD
Transport82 USD77 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓18 USD
Lifestyle109 USD✓114 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,869 USD✓4,360 USD
Effective tax + social rate29.6%✓47.7%
Left over each month4,453 USD✓2,430 USD
Average local net salary800 USD1,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre550 USD✓1,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD✓1,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓3,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety72/10080/100✓
Healthcare62/10074/100✓
Air quality40/10058/100✓
Public transport68/10088/100✓
Walkability74/10084/100✓
English proficiency58/10066/100✓
Nightlife90/100✓84/100
Family friendliness68/10080/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature13°C9°C✓
Summer high29°C25°C✓
Winter low-2°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,100 h✓1,670 h
Annual rainfall690 mm530 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyRSDPLN
Time zoneEurope/BelgradeEurope/Warsaw

Belgrade runs about 36% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 513 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Belgrade or Warsaw cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 36% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 513 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Warsaw compared with Belgrade?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,869 a month in Belgrade and $4,360 in Warsaw, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Belgrade or Warsaw?

Belgrade scores 72/100 on safety and 62/100 on healthcare; Warsaw scores 80 and 74. Belgrade averages 13°C against 9°C in Warsaw.