Belgrade vs Edinburgh Cost of Living

Belgrade (Serbia) · Overall index 38.7Edinburgh (United Kingdom) · Overall index 59.0

Summary

  • Overall, Edinburgh is 52% more expensive than Belgrade.
  • Transport in Edinburgh is 60% more expensive than in Belgrade.
  • Rent in Edinburgh is 59% more expensive than in Belgrade.
ItemBelgradeEdinburghDiff
Rent+59%
1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$1,023$1,443+41%
1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$585$1,162+99%
3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly)$1,805$2,865+59%
3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly)$1,252$1,811+45%
Groceries+52%
Milk (1L)$0.6$0.92+53%
White bread (500g)$2.12$3.19+50%
Rice (1kg)$2.64$3.73+41%
Eggs (12)$2.24$3.67+64%
Local cheese (1kg)$6.95$11.8+70%
Chicken fillets (1kg)$5.71$9.77+71%
Beef round (1kg)$8.58$14.3+67%
Apples (1kg)$3.02$4.4+46%
Bananas (1kg)$1.12$1.49+33%
Oranges (1kg)$2.35$3.65+55%
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.76$4.12+49%
Potatoes (1kg)$1.6$2.52+57%
Onions (1kg)$1.43$2.33+63%
Lettuce (1 head)$1.37$2.2+61%
Water (1.5L bottle)$1.34$1.8+34%
Bottle of wine (mid-range)$8.13$10.7+32%
Transport+60%
Public transport, one-way ticket$1.09$1.64+50%
Public transport, monthly pass$46.9$74+58%
Taxi, base fare$1.57$2.9+85%
Taxi, per km$0.9$1.29+43%
Gasoline (1L)$0.43$0.68+58%
New compact car (e.g., VW Golf)$12,274$20,187+64%
Dining out+55%
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$9.45$14.3+51%
Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses)$54.3$93.6+72%
Fast food combo meal$5.49$9.08+65%
Cappuccino$2.58$3.72+44%
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant)$1.22$1.73+42%
Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant)$3.49$4.94+42%
Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant)$3.55$5.59+57%
Water (0.33L, restaurant)$0.87$1.43+64%
Telecom+37%
Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly)$32.5$54.3+67%
Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly)$41$53.6+31%
Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min)$0.2$0.24+20%
Video streaming subscription (monthly)$9.67$13+34%
Utilities & household+54%
Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly)$91$122+34%
Electricity (1 kWh)$0.1$0.16+60%
Tap water (1m³)$2.34$3.41+46%
Natural gas (1m³)$0.72$1.06+47%
Waste collection (monthly)$10.6$18+70%
Fitness club (monthly)$39.1$61.5+57%
Cinema ticket (1 seat)$8.43$12.3+46%
Men's haircut$14.3$26.7+87%
Domestic cleaning (1 hour)$13.5$20.3+50%
Private kindergarten (monthly)$971$1,472+52%

3,118 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15

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