Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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| Food | + 223% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 223% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Niš | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (1,584 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (918 Дин.) | 527 Дин. | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (515 Дин.) | 244 Дин. | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (116 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.90 (426 Дин.) | 129 Дин. | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (486 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (691 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (377 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (207 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (675 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 900% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,858 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (289 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (288 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 564% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 340% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Niš | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,014 (219,981 Дин.) | 43,783 Дин. | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,390 (151,839 Дин.) | 27,526 Дин. | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (26,812 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,474 (160,954 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,010 (110,349 Дин.) | 20,854 Дин. | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (15,238 Дин.) | 7,554 Дин. | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (5,732 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (31,663 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (15,077 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (1,317 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (4,274 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | + 610% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Niš | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (7,054 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $71 (7,743 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (10,633 Дин.) | 7,472 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $188 (20,525 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Niš | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,148 (2,965,316 Дин.) | 2,131,990 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (100 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (6,294 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (2,159 Дин.) | 759 Дин. | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Niš | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (779 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (2,982 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 640% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (12,692 Дин.) | 1,732 Дин. | + 633% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (738 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.41 (263 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.07 (336 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (442 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (189 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (3,404 Дин.) | 254 Дин. | + 1240% | |
| Entertainment | + 179% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Columbus, Ohio | Niš | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (4,872 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (2,216 Дин.) | 597 Дин. | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $71 (7,790 Дин.) | 1,748 Дин. | + 346% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (7,617 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (1,199 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 233% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (528 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 292% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (718 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $498 (54,398 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (43 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (4,993 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (909 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | + 209% | |
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TOTAL | + 176% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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