Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (¥1,168) | ¥954 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 581 Дин. (¥619) | ¥699 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Дин. (¥274) | ¥444 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (¥101) | ¥200 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 Дин. (¥174) | ¥253 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 127 Дин. (¥135) | ¥622 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 499 Дин. (¥532) | ¥903 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 102 Дин. (¥109) | ¥771 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (¥60) | ¥384 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (¥89) | ¥306 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 662 Дин. (¥705) | ¥1,331 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123 Дин. (¥131) | ¥199 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 Дин. (¥48) | ¥226 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,441 Дин. (¥64,353) | ¥268,095 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (¥47,594) | ¥150,794 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (¥13,633) | ¥23,880 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,256 Дин. (¥39,668) | ¥140,127 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (¥25,491) | ¥77,433 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (¥8,561) | ¥12,855 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (¥1,566) | ¥4,197 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,318 Дин. (¥42,928) | ¥63,991 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (¥10,089) | ¥10,809 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 758 Дин. (¥807) | ¥901 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (¥423) | ¥2,418 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (¥9,574) | ¥6,941 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (¥4,145) | ¥4,416 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (¥9,981) | ¥8,088 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (¥10,060) | ¥12,131 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,157,750 Дин. (¥2,297,432) | ¥2,676,280 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 142 Дин. (¥151) | ¥135 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,378 Дин. (¥2,532) | ¥10,384 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (¥525) | ¥1,225 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (¥400) | ¥1,626 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (¥2,413) | ¥6,148 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (¥517) | ¥812 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (¥334) | ¥655 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (¥361) | ¥501 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (¥170) | ¥170 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (¥168) | ¥229 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (¥518) | ¥2,983 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (¥2,006) | ¥3,633 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (¥922) | ¥3,657 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (¥2,679) | ¥12,969 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (¥3,104) | ¥6,422 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (¥631) | ¥1,122 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 208 Дин. (¥221) | ¥445 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (¥239) | ¥556 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,282 Дин. (¥69,508) | ¥52,544 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (¥12) | ¥40 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (¥3,191) | ¥9,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 329 Дин. (¥351) | ¥525 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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