Cost of living in Niš (Serbia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Niš (Serbia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 Дин. (C$7) | C$23 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 453 Дин. (C$6) | C$13 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 319 Дин. (C$4.27) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 93 Дин. (C$1.24) | C$2.41 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Дин. (C$2.41) | C$4.70 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 Дин. (C$1.49) | C$3.95 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 272 Дин. (C$3.64) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78 Дин. (C$1.04) | C$4.85 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Дин. (C$0.67) | C$3.95 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 Дин. (C$0.97) | C$3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 591 Дин. (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 139 Дин. (C$1.86) | C$2.68 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 51 Дин. (C$0.68) | C$2.16 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Niš (Serbia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,589 Дин. (C$650) | C$2,300 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 33,653 Дин. (C$450) | C$1,599 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,917 Дин. (C$173) | C$120 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,847 Дин. (C$413) | C$1,347 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,324 Дин. (C$326) | C$985 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,460 Дин. (C$140) | C$69 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,227 Дин. (C$16) | C$60 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,719 Дин. (C$438) | C$311 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,539 Дин. (C$101) | C$140 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 513 Дин. (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 602 Дин. (C$8) | C$26 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Niš (Serbia) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,678 Дин. (C$130) | C$70 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,277 Дин. (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,258 Дин. (C$97) | C$105 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,118 Дин. (C$95) | C$120 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Niš (Serbia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,322,390 Дин. (C$31,082) | C$24,609 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Дин. (C$2.28) | C$1.69 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,283 Дин. (C$31) | C$60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 774 Дин. (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Niš (Serbia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 422 Дин. (C$5.65) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 403 Дин. (C$5.39) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,732 Дин. (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 413 Дин. (C$5.53) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 340 Дин. (C$4.54) | C$4.17 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Дин. (C$4.18) | C$4.59 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 108 Дин. (C$1.44) | C$3.11 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 135 Дин. (C$1.81) | C$3.02 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 343 Дин. (C$4.59) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Niš (Serbia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,421 Дин. (C$19) | C$61 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 597 Дин. (C$8) | C$27 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,748 Дин. (C$23) | C$118 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,839 Дин. (C$25) | C$97 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 360 Дин. (C$4.82) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 Дин. (C$1.80) | C$4.71 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 134 Дин. (C$1.79) | C$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 58,032 Дин. (C$777) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (C$0.19) | C$0.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,765 Дин. (C$24) | C$38 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 294 Дин. (C$3.93) | C$13 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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