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Tallinn vs Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 24% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 439 USD a month.

A view of Raekoja plats, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
$1,855/month · Estonia
Jorge Franganillo · 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
Tallinn monthly
$1,855
Index 29 (NYC = 100)
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-24%
Belgrade relative to Tallinn
Rent gap
$250
Tallinn costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

TallinnBelgrade
  • Housing
    Housing: Tallinn $800, Belgrade $550. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Food
    Food: Tallinn $546, Belgrade $451. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Transport
    Transport: Tallinn $104, Belgrade $82. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Tallinn $166, Belgrade $144. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Tallinn $23, Belgrade $16. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Tallinn $138, Belgrade $109. Cheaper in Belgrade.
  • Other
    Other: Tallinn $78, 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

MetricTallinnBelgrade
Cost
Total monthly cost1,855 USD1,417 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2922✓
Housing800 USD550 USD✓
Utilities166 USD144 USD✓
Food546 USD451 USD✓
Transport104 USD82 USD✓
Healthcare23 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle138 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,528 USD✓5,869 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.7%✓29.6%
Left over each month4,673 USD✓4,453 USD
Average local net salary1,600 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre800 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,400 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓72/100
Healthcare76/100✓62/100
Air quality88/100✓40/100
Public transport80/100✓68/100
Walkability84/100✓74/100
English proficiency80/100✓58/100
Nightlife70/10090/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓68/100
Median broadband190 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature7°C✓13°C
Summer high22°C✓29°C
Winter low-6°C-2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall680 mm✓690 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEURRSD
Time zoneEurope/TallinnEurope/Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 24% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 439 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Tallinn or Belgrade cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 24% cheaper than Tallinn for this household, a difference of 439 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Belgrade compared with Tallinn?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,528 a month in Tallinn and $5,869 in Belgrade, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Tallinn or Belgrade?

Tallinn scores 84/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Belgrade scores 72 and 62. Tallinn averages 7°C against 13°C in Belgrade.