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Warsaw vs Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 27% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 513 USD a month.

Aleja Rzeczypospolitej w Warszawie, widok od południa, na pierwszym planie Świątynia Opatrzności Bożej.
Warsaw
$1,930/month · Poland
Emptywords · CC BY-SA 4.0
Galerija Belgrade shopping center in Belgrade Waterfront, photo by Predrag Vučković, 2020
Belgrade
$1,417/month · Serbia
Sava52Bogdanovic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Warsaw monthly
$1,930
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Belgrade monthly
$1,417
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-27%
Belgrade relative to Warsaw
Rent gap
$450
Warsaw costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricWarsawBelgrade
Cost
Total monthly cost1,930 USD1,417 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3022✓
Housing1,000 USD550 USD✓
Utilities168 USD144 USD✓
Food485 USD451 USD✓
Transport77 USD✓82 USD
Healthcare18 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle114 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,360 USD5,869 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate47.7%29.6%✓
Left over each month2,430 USD4,453 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,000 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,800 USD1,000 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓72/100
Healthcare74/100✓62/100
Air quality58/100✓40/100
Public transport88/100✓68/100
Walkability84/100✓74/100
English proficiency66/100✓58/100
Nightlife84/10090/100✓
Family friendliness80/100✓68/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature9°C✓13°C
Summer high25°C✓29°C
Winter low-4°C-2°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,670 h2,100 h✓
Annual rainfall530 mm✓690 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyPLNRSD
Time zoneEurope/WarsawEurope/Belgrade

Belgrade runs about 27% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 513 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Warsaw or Belgrade cheaper?

Belgrade runs about 27% cheaper than Warsaw for this household, a difference of 513 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Belgrade compared with Warsaw?

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

Which has better quality of life, Warsaw or Belgrade?

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