- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Дин. (¥1,133) | ¥1,054 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 522 Дин. (¥564) | ¥698 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 303 Дин. (¥327) | ¥436 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (¥109) | ¥205 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 Дин. (¥182) | ¥285 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (¥134) | ¥777 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 Дин. (¥360) | ¥910 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 Дин. (¥113) | ¥697 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Дин. (¥64) | ¥414 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (¥80) | ¥265 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 Дин. (¥773) | ¥1,538 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 122 Дин. (¥132) | ¥203 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. (¥50) | ¥198 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 67,236 Дин. (¥72,673) | ¥231,808 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 40,584 Дин. (¥43,865) | ¥125,591 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,919 Дин. (¥19,368) | ¥21,159 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,716 Дин. (¥42,928) | ¥113,754 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,249 Дин. (¥27,290) | ¥74,885 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,508 Дин. (¥10,276) | ¥12,611 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,336 Дин. (¥1,444) | ¥4,134 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,690 Дин. (¥43,981) | ¥55,558 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,606 Дин. (¥12,545) | ¥16,830 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 660 Дин. (¥714) | ¥693 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 446 Дин. (¥482) | ¥1,827 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,845 Дин. (¥10,641) | ¥6,829 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,084 Дин. (¥4,414) | ¥4,215 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,603 Дин. (¥11,460) | ¥8,321 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,980 Дин. (¥12,949) | ¥13,972 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,059,680 Дин. (¥2,226,227) | ¥2,590,890 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 Дин. (¥166) | ¥145 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,977 Дин. (¥3,217) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 454 Дин. (¥491) | ¥1,278 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 442 Дин. (¥478) | ¥1,016 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,554 Дин. (¥2,761) | ¥3,622 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Дин. (¥421) | ¥630 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 345 Дин. (¥373) | ¥707 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 321 Дин. (¥347) | ¥455 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 131 Дин. (¥141) | ¥137 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 173 Дин. (¥186) | ¥217 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 413 Дин. (¥446) | ¥2,939 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,867 Дин. (¥2,018) | ¥4,035 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 916 Дин. (¥990) | ¥3,358 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,173 Дин. (¥2,349) | ¥12,964 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,147 Дин. (¥3,402) | ¥7,899 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 551 Дин. (¥596) | ¥880 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. (¥212) | ¥491 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 Дин. (¥210) | ¥560 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,018 Дин. (¥71,356) | ¥49,094 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (¥15) | ¥56 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,935 Дин. (¥3,173) | ¥10,296 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Дин. (¥328) | ¥468 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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