Cost of living in Niš (Serbia) is 65% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway)
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Niš (Serbia) is 71% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Niš | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 Дин. (kr 53) | kr 208 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 527 Дин. (kr 53) | kr 123 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 244 Дин. (kr 24) | kr 76 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Дин. (kr 8) | kr 20 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 129 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 42 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 Дин. (kr 11) | kr 39 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 272 Дин. (kr 27) | kr 70 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78 Дин. (kr 8) | kr 32 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Дин. (kr 5.02) | kr 22 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68 Дин. (kr 7) | kr 40 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 591 Дин. (kr 59) | kr 181 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 128 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 43 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (kr 4.35) | kr 25 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Niš (Serbia) is 70% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Niš | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,783 Дин. (kr 4,398) | kr 15,618 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,526 Дин. (kr 2,765) | kr 12,088 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,917 Дин. (kr 1,298) | kr 3,811 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,847 Дин. (kr 3,099) | kr 10,608 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,854 Дин. (kr 2,095) | kr 9,123 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,554 Дин. (kr 759) | kr 946 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,227 Дин. (kr 123) | kr 381 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 32,719 Дин. (kr 3,287) | kr 3,693 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,539 Дин. (kr 757) | kr 1,243 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 513 Дин. (kr 52) | kr 93 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 602 Дин. (kr 60) | kr 312 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Niš (Serbia) is 59% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,678 Дин. (kr 972) | kr 967 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,277 Дин. (kr 329) | kr 1,223 | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,472 Дин. (kr 751) | kr 1,453 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,118 Дин. (kr 715) | kr 1,661 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Niš (Serbia) is 60% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,131,990 Дин. (kr 214,166) | kr 404,135 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 148 Дин. (kr 15) | kr 21 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,283 Дин. (kr 229) | kr 794 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 759 Дин. (kr 76) | kr 252 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Niš (Serbia) is 50% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Niš | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 422 Дин. (kr 42) | kr 59 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 403 Дин. (kr 40) | kr 109 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,732 Дин. (kr 174) | kr 529 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 413 Дин. (kr 42) | kr 50 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 340 Дин. (kr 34) | kr 46 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 332 Дин. (kr 33) | kr 42 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 132 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 20 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 125 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 Дин. (kr 26) | kr 416 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Niš (Serbia) is 65% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Niš | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,421 Дин. (kr 143) | kr 665 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 597 Дин. (kr 60) | kr 267 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,748 Дин. (kr 176) | kr 1,040 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,839 Дин. (kr 185) | kr 1,248 | - 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 360 Дин. (kr 36) | kr 150 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 Дин. (kr 14) | kr 54 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 134 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 105 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 58,032 Дин. (kr 5,829) | kr 4,214 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (kr 1.40) | kr 1.22 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,765 Дин. (kr 177) | kr 550 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 294 Дин. (kr 30) | kr 145 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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