Cost of living in Niš (Serbia) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Niš (Serbia) is 60% 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$20 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 527 Дин. (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 Дин. (C$3.10) | C$5.78 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Дин. (C$1.06) | C$1.98 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 129 Дин. (C$1.65) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 Дин. (C$1.41) | C$3.17 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 272 Дин. (C$3.47) | C$10 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78 Дин. (C$0.99) | C$4.24 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Дин. (C$0.64) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 Дин. (C$0.86) | C$3.41 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 591 Дин. (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 128 Дин. (C$1.63) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (C$0.55) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Niš (Serbia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,783 Дин. (C$558) | C$2,136 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,526 Дин. (C$351) | C$1,257 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,917 Дин. (C$165) | C$124 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,847 Дин. (C$393) | C$1,120 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,854 Дин. (C$266) | C$805 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,554 Дин. (C$96) | C$66 | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,227 Дин. (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,719 Дин. (C$417) | C$311 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,539 Дин. (C$96) | C$97 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 513 Дин. (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 602 Дин. (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Niš (Serbia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,678 Дин. (C$123) | C$60 | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,277 Дин. (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,472 Дин. (C$95) | C$98 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,118 Дин. (C$91) | C$117 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Niš (Serbia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,131,990 Дин. (C$27,172) | C$22,942 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 Дин. (C$1.88) | C$1.67 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,283 Дин. (C$29) | C$67 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 760 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$5.38) | C$8 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 403 Дин. (C$5.13) | C$22 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,732 Дин. (C$22) | C$77 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 413 Дин. (C$5.27) | C$6 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 340 Дин. (C$4.33) | C$3.85 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 Дин. (C$4.23) | C$4.33 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 132 Дин. (C$1.69) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 125 Дин. (C$1.60) | C$2.46 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 Дин. (C$3.24) | C$20 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Niš (Serbia) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Niš | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,421 Дин. (C$18) | C$51 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 597 Дин. (C$8) | C$27 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,748 Дин. (C$22) | C$135 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,839 Дин. (C$23) | C$96 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 360 Дин. (C$4.59) | C$10 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 Дин. (C$1.72) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 134 Дин. (C$1.71) | C$7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 58,032 Дин. (C$740) | C$647 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,765 Дин. (C$23) | C$37 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 294 Дин. (C$3.75) | C$11 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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