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Split vs Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 20% cheaper than Split for this household, a difference of 350 USD a month.

Croatia
Split
$1,767/month · Croatia
dronepicr · 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
Split monthly
$1,767
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-20%
Belgrade relative to Split
Rent gap
$200
Split costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SplitBelgrade
  • Housing
    Housing: Split $750, Belgrade $550. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Split $535, Belgrade $451. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Split $93, Belgrade $82. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Split $175, Belgrade $144. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Split $23, Belgrade $16. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Split $116, Belgrade $109. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Other
    Other: Split $75, 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

MetricSplitBelgrade
Cost
Total monthly cost1,767 USD1,417 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2822✓
Housing750 USD550 USD✓
Utilities175 USD144 USD✓
Food535 USD451 USD✓
Transport93 USD82 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle116 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,839 USD5,869 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate41.9%29.6%✓
Left over each month3,072 USD4,453 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,350 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety86/100✓72/100
Healthcare68/100✓62/100
Air quality80/100✓40/100
Public transport50/10068/100✓
Walkability80/100✓74/100
English proficiency68/100✓58/100
Nightlife74/10090/100✓
Family friendliness80/100✓68/100
Median broadband90 Mbps120 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C13°C✓
Summer high30°C29°C✓
Winter low5°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,650 h✓2,100 h
Annual rainfall780 mm690 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access5 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURRSD
Time zoneEurope/ZagrebEurope/Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 20% cheaper than Split for this household, a difference of 350 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Split or Belgrade cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 20% cheaper than Split for this household, a difference of 350 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Belgrade compared with Split?

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

Which has better quality of life, Split or Belgrade?

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