- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- South Africa
- Novi Sad
- Johannesburg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Novi Sad (Serbia) and Johannesburg (South Africa)
| Food | 12% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 12% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 1,200 Дин. (R 132) | R 74 | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 431 Дин. (R 47) | R 41 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 267 Дин. (R 29) | R 33 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 88 Дин. (R 9.66) | R 12.11 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | 201 Дин. (R 22) | R 18.56 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 150 Дин. (R 16.46) | R 14.25 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 Дин. (R 37) | R 36 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 Дин. (R 9.22) | R 16.25 | 43% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 78 Дин. (R 8.56) | R 17.85 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 57 Дин. (R 6.26) | R 12.54 | 50% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,038 Дин. (R 114) | R 65 | 75% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 111 Дин. (R 12.14) | R 15.68 | 23% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Дин. (R 6.41) | R 9.62 | 33% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 28% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 43,889 Дин. (R 4,817) | R 8,664 | 44% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,750 Дин. (R 1,838) | R 985 | 87% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 3,226 Дин. (R 354) | R 563 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 65,000 Дин. (R 7,134) | R 6,342 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 8,500 Дин. (R 933) | R 1,094 | 15% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 813 Дин. (R 89) | R 57 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 310 Дин. (R 34) | R 21 | 61% |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 15% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 8,250 Дин. (R 905) | R 643 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,800 Дин. (R 527) | R 494 | 7% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 8,750 Дин. (R 960) | R 795 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 5,125 Дин. (R 562) | R 563 | 0% |
| Transportation | 4% | ||
| Transportation in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 4% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,816,670 Дин. (R 638,402) | R 245,000 | 161% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 132 Дин. (R 14.51) | R 11.95 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 2,324 Дин. (R 255) | R 704 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 808 Дин. (R 89) | R 131 | 32% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 6% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 650 Дин. (R 71) | R 96 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,400 Дин. (R 154) | R 36 | 325% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Дин. (R 27) | R 17.00 | 61% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 Дин. (R 31) | R 33 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Дин. (R 10.98) | R 20 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. (R 22) | R 10.76 | 106% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Дин. (R 38) | R 114 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 8% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Дин. (R 329) | R 214 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 817 Дин. (R 90) | R 87 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,125 Дин. (R 343) | R 561 | 39% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 4,667 Дин. (R 512) | R 454 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 433 Дин. (R 48) | R 40 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 103 Дин. (R 11.34) | R 18.57 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 130 Дин. (R 14.27) | R 18.22 | 22% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 20,600 Дин. (R 2,261) | R 1,844 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12.50 Дин. (R 1.37) | R 1.24 | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 2,833 Дин. (R 311) | R 421 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 170 Дин. (R 18.66) | R 34 | 46% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,908 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2013.
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Cost of living in Novi Sad (Serbia) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R 18,750
in Johannesburg
you would need to make just about R 18,220
(166,010 Дин.)
in Novi Sad.