- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 979 Дин. (¥1,053) | ¥1,052 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 530 Дин. (¥570) | ¥671 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 315 Дин. (¥339) | ¥497 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 98 Дин. (¥105) | ¥205 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 173 Дин. (¥186) | ¥301 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 Дин. (¥129) | ¥808 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 360 Дин. (¥387) | ¥924 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Дин. (¥115) | ¥749 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 Дин. (¥58) | ¥429 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 Дин. (¥78) | ¥282 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 Дин. (¥738) | ¥1,659 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. (¥130) | ¥198 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Дин. (¥51) | ¥206 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 67,606 Дин. (¥72,759) | ¥224,805 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,175 Дин. (¥44,314) | ¥128,074 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,429 Дин. (¥18,758) | ¥19,331 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,489 Дин. (¥42,499) | ¥124,565 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,062 Дин. (¥26,972) | ¥88,209 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,430 Дин. (¥11,225) | ¥13,050 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,746 Дин. (¥1,879) | ¥4,177 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,855 Дин. (¥40,741) | ¥58,983 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,231 Дин. (¥13,164) | ¥15,842 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Дин. (¥720) | ¥748 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 487 Дин. (¥524) | ¥1,978 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,773 Дин. (¥11,594) | ¥8,366 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,866 Дин. (¥4,161) | ¥4,198 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,213 Дин. (¥10,991) | ¥8,351 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,855 Дин. (¥10,606) | ¥14,989 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,120,780 Дин. (¥2,282,438) | ¥2,383,290 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 149 Дин. (¥160) | ¥138 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,027 Дин. (¥3,258) | ¥10,566 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 458 Дин. (¥493) | ¥1,278 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 436 Дин. (¥469) | ¥1,019 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,228 Дин. (¥2,398) | ¥4,575 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 341 Дин. (¥367) | ¥491 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 305 Дин. (¥328) | ¥645 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 306 Дин. (¥329) | ¥499 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 117 Дин. (¥126) | ¥132 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 184 Дин. (¥198) | ¥261 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 418 Дин. (¥450) | ¥3,117 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,758 Дин. (¥1,892) | ¥4,427 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 903 Дин. (¥972) | ¥3,435 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,143 Дин. (¥2,307) | ¥10,226 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,073 Дин. (¥3,307) | ¥7,878 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 504 Дин. (¥543) | ¥957 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 184 Дин. (¥198) | ¥474 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 186 Дин. (¥200) | ¥598 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 69,312 Дин. (¥74,595) | ¥53,237 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (¥14) | ¥47 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,045 Дин. (¥3,277) | ¥10,366 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Дин. (¥321) | ¥466 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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