Composite profile
Overall score
68/100
Use the Belgrade profile to review directional cost framing, transport access, and country-level context against neighbouring capitals.
Overall68/100
Affordability80/100
Air quality60/100
Energy60/100
Serbia / Southeastern Europe
Belgrade, Serbia City Intelligence
Belgrade is a regional Western-Balkans hub with growing services activity and a profile useful for relocation and regional comparison. Belgrade is a southeastern europe city of about ~1.7M metro in Serbia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Belgrade sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (68/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~1.7M metro
Image credit: Image: Zeks127 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed68/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Belgrade data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 80/100 | Belgrade's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Belgrade's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Belgrade's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 65/100 | Belgrade's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 64/100 | Belgrade's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 62/100 | Belgrade's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 62/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety56/100
Low crime58/100
Personal safety58/100
Night safety50/100
Road safety58/100
Belgrade has a moderate safety estimate (56/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life60/100
Healthcare63/100
Education68/100
Green space41/100
Cleanliness59/100
Infrastructure67/100
Mobility60/100
Belgrade has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness59/100
Education68/100
Green space41/100
Overall safety56/100
Belgrade scores moderate for family living (59/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability67/100
Walkability78/100
Cycling59/100
Infrastructure67/100
Belgrade is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability63/100
Healthcare63/100
Cleanliness59/100
Outdoor lifestyle26/100
Belgrade is moderate for retirement (63/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Belgrade
Local public safety guidance for Belgrade, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Belgrade, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Serbia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Belgrade
Healthcare context for Belgrade, with national-level information from Serbia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Belgrade, see the Serbia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Belgrade
Local mobility context for Belgrade, with national-level context from Serbia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Belgrade, see the Serbia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Belgrade. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Belgrade
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Belgrade will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Belgrade air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Belgrade drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Belgrade
Is Belgrade worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (60/100), with nearby nature such as Great War Island, Ada Ciganlija.
Is Belgrade good for families?
Good (59/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Belgrade affordable?
More affordable than average; about 85,900 RSD/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Belgrade?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Belgrade's main industries?
Mainly government, manufacturing, tourism.
What is the climate in Belgrade?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 11.5°C.
Does Belgrade have universities?
Higher education is good (63/100).
What is healthcare like in Belgrade?
Healthcare access is good (60/100).
Is Belgrade good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (64/100).
What nature is near Belgrade?
Within ~170 km: Great War Island, Ada Ciganlija.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Belgrade modules
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Cost of Living in Belgrade
Belgrade's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Belgrade
Belgrade's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Belgrade
Belgrade's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Belgrade
Belgrade's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Belgrade
Belgrade's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Belgrade
Belgrade's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Belgrade
Cost of living estimates for Belgrade — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Belgrade
Climate profile for Belgrade — Humid Continental climate, annual average 11.5°C, comfort score 73/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Belgrade
Economy and jobs profile for Belgrade — industrial city, economy score 60/100, key industries including government, manufacturing, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Belgrade
Education profile for Belgrade — regional education center, education score 61/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Belgrade
Healthcare and retirement profile for Belgrade — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 60/100, retirement score 64/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Nearby weekend places from Belgrade
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Belgrade
Estimate a monthly budget for Belgrade using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Belgrade
Plan a trip budget for Belgrade using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Belgrade
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Belgrade. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Novi Sad, Serbia
Same region · about 70 km from Belgrade. Explore Novi Sad's city intelligence profile.
Timisoara, Romania
Cross-border · about 121 km from Belgrade. Explore Timisoara's city intelligence profile.
Kraljevo, Serbia
Same region · about 123 km from Belgrade. Explore Kraljevo's city intelligence profile.
Subotica, Serbia
Same region · about 155 km from Belgrade. Explore Subotica's city intelligence profile.
Szeged, Hungary
Cross-border · about 161 km from Belgrade. Explore Szeged's city intelligence profile.
Osijek, Croatia
Cross-border · about 163 km from Belgrade. Explore Osijek's city intelligence profile.
Arad, Romania
Cross-border · about 164 km from Belgrade. Explore Arad's city intelligence profile.
Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania
Cross-border · about 175 km from Belgrade. Explore Drobeta-Turnu Severin's city intelligence profile.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cross-border · about 195 km from Belgrade. Explore Sarajevo's city intelligence profile.
Niš, Serbia
Same region · about 202 km from Belgrade. Explore Niš's city intelligence profile.
Belgrade FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Belgrade, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Belgrade
Is Belgrade worth visiting?
Belgrade has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as Great War Island, Ada Ciganlija and Malo Ratno Ostrvo within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Belgrade?
Belgrade has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (60/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 60/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Belgrade?
A single resident of Belgrade spends roughly 85,900 RSD per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 45,600 RSD. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Serbia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Belgrade?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Belgrade is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Belgrade?
Belgrade's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and finance and professional services. Belgrade has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in government, manufacturing and tourism.
Is Belgrade good for digital nomads and remote work?
Belgrade offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.
What are the education options in Belgrade?
Belgrade is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Social Sciences and Mathematics.
Is Belgrade a good place to study?
Belgrade offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Belgrade?
Belgrade has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 60/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Belgrade a good place to retire?
Belgrade offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 64/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Belgrade?
Belgrade has a humid continental climate, averaging about 11.5°C annually with roughly 680 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Belgrade a safe place to live?
Belgrade has a moderate safety estimate (56/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Belgrade?
Belgrade indexes a walkability score of 78 and a cycling score of 59 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Belgrade?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Belgrade include Great War Island, Ada Ciganlija and Malo Ratno Ostrvo. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Belgrade good for families?
Belgrade scores moderate for family living (59/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Belgrade?
Belgrade rates 26/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 41/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Great War Island, Ada Ciganlija and Malo Ratno Ostrvo supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Belgrade profile to review directional cost framing, transport access, and country-level context against neighbouring capitals. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (80/100) and safety (65/100). The area most worth watching is energy (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Serbia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Belgrade appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.