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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Budapest is 30% cheaper than Belgrade
| Lifestyle | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $800/mo | $550/mo | -31% |
| Moderate | $1,150/mo | $800/mo | -30% |
| Comfortable | $1,750/mo | $1,200/mo | -31% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $750/mo | $550/mo | -27% |
| Groceries & Food | $230/mo | $160/mo | -30% |
| Dining Out | $140/mo | $120/mo | -14% |
| Transport | $25/mo | $28/mo | +12% |
| Utilities & Internet | $115/mo | $80/mo | -30% |
| Healthcare | $92/mo | $64/mo | -30% |
| Leisure & Personal | $81/mo | $56/mo | -31% |
Sources: KSH (Hungary), Eurostat / SORS (Serbia), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | -28% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +12% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | -29% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $5 | $5 | 0% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $1 | -13% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goulash (local restaurant) | $7 | $5 | -29% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5 | $6 | +4% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | -10% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $2 | -4% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (District V-VII) | $750 | $550 | -27% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $500 | $350 | -30% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,400 | $1,000 | -29% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $900 | $650 | -28% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (BKK) | $32 | $28 | -13% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | -3% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $130 | $95 | -27% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $14 | $15 | +7% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $28 | -7% |
| Thermal bath entry | $10 | $5 | -54% |
| Item | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Budapest | 🇷🇸 Belgrade | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $8 | $6 | -31% |
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