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 | 1,170 Дин. (¥1,199) | ¥1,030 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 528 Дин. (¥541) | ¥723 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Дин. (¥307) | ¥464 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Дин. (¥103) | ¥214 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Дин. (¥180) | ¥290 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 127 Дин. (¥130) | ¥501 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 350 Дин. (¥359) | ¥1,191 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Дин. (¥92) | ¥734 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 Дин. (¥75) | ¥385 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73 Дин. (¥75) | ¥257 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 622 Дин. (¥638) | ¥1,788 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (¥128) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Дин. (¥43) | ¥244 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,607 Дин. (¥68,297) | ¥202,435 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,784 Дин. (¥47,971) | ¥119,039 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,998 Дин. (¥14,353) | ¥14,600 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,865 Дин. (¥43,952) | ¥132,624 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,456 Дин. (¥27,127) | ¥114,972 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,345 Дин. (¥10,608) | ¥10,415 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,506 Дин. (¥1,544) | ¥3,407 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 39,948 Дин. (¥40,962) | ¥35,637 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,979 Дин. (¥14,334) | ¥10,420 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 622 Дин. (¥637) | ¥665 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 445 Дин. (¥457) | ¥1,845 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,442 Дин. (¥9,681) | ¥5,921 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,991 Дин. (¥4,093) | ¥4,587 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,967 Дин. (¥9,195) | ¥8,447 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,646 Дин. (¥11,941) | ¥13,816 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,000 Дин. (¥2,043,564) | ¥2,936,380 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 Дин. (¥158) | ¥143 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,024 Дин. (¥3,100) | ¥9,719 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 435 Дин. (¥446) | ¥1,375 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 435 Дин. (¥446) | ¥807 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,514 Дин. (¥2,577) | ¥8,290 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 386 Дин. (¥396) | ¥543 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 436 Дин. (¥447) | ¥696 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 360 Дин. (¥370) | ¥558 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 136 Дин. (¥140) | ¥186 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 160 Дин. (¥164) | ¥229 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 504 Дин. (¥517) | ¥2,634 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,889 Дин. (¥1,937) | ¥3,927 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 864 Дин. (¥886) | ¥3,170 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Дин. (¥3,076) | ¥10,399 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,587 Дин. (¥3,678) | ¥7,477 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 473 Дин. (¥485) | ¥1,286 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 166 Дин. (¥170) | ¥495 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 201 Дин. (¥207) | ¥522 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,022 Дин. (¥63,596) | ¥47,253 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (¥14) | ¥26 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,775 Дин. (¥2,846) | ¥8,663 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 320 Дин. (¥328) | ¥480 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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