Cost of living in Užice (Serbia) is 43% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food in Užice (Serbia) is 56% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Užice (Serbia) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 500 Дин. ($5.10) | $16 | 67% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 394 Дин. ($4.02) | $9 | 55% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 320 Дин. ($3.27) | $4.47 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 100 Дин. ($1.02) | $1.07 | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 177 Дин. ($1.81) | $3.00 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 100 Дин. ($1.02) | $3.28 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 500 Дин. ($5.10) | $4.96 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 150 Дин. ($1.53) | $3.11 | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 50 Дин. ($0.51) | $1.07 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 94 Дин. ($0.96) | $1.89 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 651 Дин. ($7) | $15 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 160 Дин. ($1.63) | $1.97 | 17% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 29 Дин. ($0.29) | $2.04 | 86% |
| Housing in Užice (Serbia) is 29% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Užice (Serbia) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | $2,140 | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | $1,593 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 5,000 Дин. ($51) | $209 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | $1,510 | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | $1,174 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | $148 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,737 Дин. ($18) | $57 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 20,000 Дин. ($204) | $419 | 51% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,000 Дин. ($71) | $100 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 270 Дин. ($2.75) | $15 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 300 Дин. ($3.06) | $15 | 80% |
| Clothes in Užice (Serbia) is 20% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Užice (Serbia) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 3,486 Дин. ($36) | $44 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 5,000 Дин. ($51) | $36 | 40% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 10,000 Дин. ($102) | $78 | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 8,000 Дин. ($82) | $101 | 20% |
| Transportation in Užice (Serbia) is 52% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Užice (Serbia) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| - | $22,165 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 140 Дин. ($1.43) | $0.64 | 123% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,000 Дин. ($10) | $85 | 88% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $33 | - |
| Personal Care in Užice (Serbia) is 57% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Užice (Serbia) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | $10 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | $21 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,000 Дин. ($20) | $124 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | $10 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 250 Дин. ($2.55) | $3.45 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | $5.59 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 74 Дин. ($0.76) | $5.14 | 85% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | $1.80 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 350 Дин. ($3.57) | $24 | 85% |
| Entertainment in Užice (Serbia) is 47% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||
| Užice (Serbia) | Newark, New Jersey (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 2,400 Дин. ($24) | $55 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 603 Дин. ($6) | $26 | 76% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,040 Дин. ($11) | $155 | 93% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 3,500 Дин. ($36) | $65 | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 400 Дин. ($4.08) | $10 | 58% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 120 Дин. ($1.22) | $4.12 | 70% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 199 Дин. ($2.03) | $5.16 | 61% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | $430 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.10 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,500 Дин. ($15) | $36 | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 270 Дин. ($2.75) | $9 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,000 in Newark, New Jersey you would need to make just about $3,402 (333,411 Дин.) in Užice.