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Budapest vs Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 8% cheaper than Budapest for this household, a difference of 116 USD a month.

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Budapest
$1,533/month · Hungary
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Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,417/month · Serbia
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Budapest monthly
$1,533
Index 24 (NYC = 100)
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-8%
Belgrade relative to Budapest
Rent gap
$100
Budapest costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BudapestBelgrade
  • Housing
    Housing: Budapest $650, Belgrade $550. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Budapest $459, Belgrade $451. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Budapest $66, Belgrade $82. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Budapest $177, Belgrade $144. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Budapest $17, Belgrade $16. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Budapest $99, Belgrade $109. Cheaper in Budapest.
  • Other
    Other: Budapest $65, Belgrade $64. 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

MetricBudapestBelgrade
Cost
Total monthly cost1,533 USD1,417 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2422✓
Housing650 USD550 USD✓
Utilities177 USD144 USD✓
Food459 USD451 USD✓
Transport66 USD✓82 USD
Healthcare17 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle99 USD✓109 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,542 USD5,869 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate33.5%29.6%✓
Left over each month4,009 USD4,453 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre650 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,200 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD2,600 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓72/100
Healthcare68/100✓62/100
Air quality54/100✓40/100
Public transport90/100✓68/100
Walkability86/100✓74/100
English proficiency52/10058/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓90/100
Family friendliness74/100✓68/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓13°C
Summer high28°C✓29°C
Winter low-2°C-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,990 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓690 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyHUFRSD
Time zoneEurope/BudapestEurope/Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 8% cheaper than Budapest for this household, a difference of 116 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Budapest or Belgrade cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 8% cheaper than Budapest for this household, a difference of 116 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Belgrade compared with Budapest?

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

Which has better quality of life, Budapest or Belgrade?

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