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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Belgrade is 6% cheaper than Sofia
| Lifestyle | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $550/mo | $550/mo | 0% |
| Moderate | $800/mo | $750/mo | -6% |
| Comfortable | $1,200/mo | $1,150/mo | -4% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $550/mo | $600/mo | +9% |
| Groceries & Food | $160/mo | $150/mo | -6% |
| Dining Out | $120/mo | $120/mo | 0% |
| Transport | $28/mo | $25/mo | -11% |
| Utilities & Internet | $80/mo | $75/mo | -6% |
| Healthcare | $64/mo | $60/mo | -6% |
| Leisure & Personal | $56/mo | $53/mo | -5% |
Sources: SORS (Serbia), World Bank / NSI (Bulgaria), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +8% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -5% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | +6% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $4 | -4% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -7% |
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ćevapi plate | $5 | $6 | +22% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $6 | 0% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $2 | -26% |
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $550 | $600 | +9% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $350 | $400 | +14% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,000 | $1,100 | +10% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $650 | $700 | +8% |
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (BusPlus) | $28 | $25 | -11% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $1 | -10% |
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $95 | $100 | +5% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $15 | $12 | -20% |
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $28 | $25 | -11% |
| Cinema ticket | $5 | $6 | +22% |
| Item | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | 🇧🇬 Sofia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $6 | 0% |
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