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London vs Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 65% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,634 USD a month.

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
Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,417/month · Serbia
Sava52Bogdanovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-65%
Belgrade relative to London
Rent gap
$2,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricLondonBelgrade
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,417 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6322✓
Housing2,600 USD550 USD✓
Utilities267 USD144 USD✓
Food617 USD451 USD✓
Transport282 USD82 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle169 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,869 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓29.6%
Left over each month1,902 USD4,453 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10072/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓62/100
Air quality60/100✓40/100
Public transport92/100✓68/100
Walkability90/100✓74/100
English proficiency100/100✓58/100
Nightlife94/100✓90/100
Family friendliness72/100✓68/100
Median broadband90 Mbps120 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓13°C
Summer high23°C✓29°C
Winter low3°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓690 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min✓None nearby
CurrencyGBPRSD
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 65% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,634 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Belgrade cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 65% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,634 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Belgrade compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Belgrade?

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