- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,005 Дин. (¥1,103) | ¥1,067 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 526 Дин. (¥577) | ¥690 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 313 Дин. (¥343) | ¥453 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 Дин. (¥109) | ¥201 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 169 Дин. (¥186) | ¥296 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 Дин. (¥135) | ¥801 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 353 Дин. (¥388) | ¥924 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Дин. (¥117) | ¥734 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 56 Дин. (¥62) | ¥436 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (¥81) | ¥280 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 693 Дин. (¥761) | ¥1,689 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. (¥133) | ¥197 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 Дин. (¥51) | ¥195 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,063 Дин. (¥74,724) | ¥213,194 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,823 Дин. (¥45,916) | ¥123,921 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,571 Дин. (¥19,291) | ¥21,696 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,526 Дин. (¥43,395) | ¥115,768 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,206 Дин. (¥27,673) | ¥73,144 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,939 Дин. (¥10,912) | ¥12,994 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,692 Дин. (¥1,858) | ¥3,965 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 38,266 Дин. (¥42,011) | ¥58,825 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,640 Дин. (¥13,877) | ¥16,725 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 715 Дин. (¥784) | ¥717 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 478 Дин. (¥525) | ¥2,062 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,844 Дин. (¥11,905) | ¥7,492 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,930 Дин. (¥4,315) | ¥4,823 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,696 Дин. (¥10,645) | ¥8,419 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,771 Дин. (¥10,727) | ¥15,294 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,140,290 Дин. (¥2,349,754) | ¥2,603,060 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Дин. (¥166) | ¥142 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,013 Дин. (¥3,308) | ¥11,085 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 466 Дин. (¥512) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 438 Дин. (¥481) | ¥1,019 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,429 Дин. (¥2,667) | ¥3,562 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 419 Дин. (¥460) | ¥612 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 328 Дин. (¥360) | ¥680 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 302 Дин. (¥332) | ¥455 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 122 Дин. (¥134) | ¥143 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 182 Дин. (¥200) | ¥236 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 429 Дин. (¥471) | ¥3,125 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,825 Дин. (¥2,003) | ¥4,343 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 878 Дин. (¥964) | ¥3,392 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,113 Дин. (¥2,320) | ¥14,181 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,249 Дин. (¥3,567) | ¥8,387 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 487 Дин. (¥535) | ¥973 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 190 Дин. (¥208) | ¥482 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 186 Дин. (¥205) | ¥587 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 65,673 Дин. (¥72,101) | ¥49,094 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (¥14) | ¥52 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,016 Дин. (¥3,311) | ¥10,897 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 302 Дин. (¥331) | ¥468 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.098
JPY
/
RSD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,612 prices entered by 538 different people.
Cost of living in Serbia is 50% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 34% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 16% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Japan