Belgrade
Is Belgrade Expensive? Real Prices for 2027
What coffee, meals, transport and hotels really cost.
Quick answer
Belgrade is less expensive than Western Europe, but it is no longer a low-cost destination. A cappuccino is about 320 RSD (€2.75), a 0.5 l local beer about 375 RSD, and a meal in a simple restaurant about 1,400 RSD. In the old town, Skadarlija and on the river, expect 20–50% more. A realistic budget is about €40–60 a day before accommodation.
Quick facts
- Cappuccino
- About 320 RSD; 350–450 in tourist cafés
- Beer (0.5 l, local)
- About 375 RSD; 400–550 in the center
- Simple restaurant meal
- About 1,400 RSD
- Dinner for two (mid-range)
- About 6,000 RSD without drinks
- Last checked
- 27 Oct 2026
Food and drink
- Cappuccino: about 320 RSD (350–450 in the old town)
- Coca-Cola 0.33 l: about 290 RSD
- Bottled water 0.33 l: about 240 RSD
- Local draft beer 0.5 l: about 375 RSD
- Imported beer 0.33 l: about 425 RSD
- Meal in a simple restaurant: about 1,400 RSD
- Fast-food combo meal: about 1,400 RSD
- Three-course dinner for two, mid-range: about 6,000 RSD without drinks
Transport
- City buses, trams, trolleybuses: free
- Taxi: about 320 RSD start + 105 RSD per km
- A1 airport minibus: about 400 RSD
- Airport taxi voucher: about 2,000–3,000 RSD
Sightseeing
- Belgrade Fortress: free
- Nikola Tesla Museum (English tour): 800 RSD
- Fortress combined ticket (5 sites): 450 RSD
Sample daily budgets
Budget: about €40–60 a day for food, coffee, a couple of drinks and one museum, plus accommodation. Mid-range: about €70–100 a day plus hotel. Tourist streets, river clubs and hotel bars cost noticeably more.
Tip: Bakeries and grill stands offer the best low-cost meals in Serbia. For sit-down food, eat where the menu is in Serbian too, and check prices in the most touristy streets first.
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need per day in Belgrade?
About €40–60 a day on a budget, plus accommodation.
Is Belgrade less expensive than Western Europe?
Yes, but central cafés and restaurants have become much more expensive in recent years.
Sources
- Numbeo: Belgrade cost of living (updated 26 Oct 2026)
- N1: prices on Ada Ciganlija
- Belgrade Fortress: tickets
Checked 27 Oct 2026. Prices and timetables change; confirm before you travel.
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