Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,139 Дин. (¥1,247) | ¥1,140 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 549 Дин. (¥601) | ¥728 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 282 Дин. (¥309) | ¥418 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 114 Дин. (¥125) | ¥210 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 162 Дин. (¥177) | ¥275 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 126 Дин. (¥138) | ¥668 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 433 Дин. (¥474) | ¥1,129 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Дин. (¥120) | ¥710 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Дин. (¥69) | ¥393 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. (¥83) | ¥255 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 558 Дин. (¥611) | ¥1,985 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 131 Дин. (¥143) | ¥206 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 Дин. (¥60) | ¥211 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,732 Дин. (¥85,100) | ¥217,328 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,697 Дин. (¥56,597) | ¥126,162 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,378 Дин. (¥15,741) | ¥16,068 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,222 Дин. (¥53,887) | ¥132,665 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,038 Дин. (¥35,074) | ¥70,782 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,339 Дин. (¥9,129) | ¥9,982 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,204 Дин. (¥1,318) | ¥4,119 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,761 Дин. (¥41,340) | ¥42,816 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,598 Дин. (¥12,697) | ¥15,187 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 672 Дин. (¥735) | ¥663 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 412 Дин. (¥452) | ¥1,759 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,789 Дин. (¥10,717) | ¥7,849 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,463 Дин. (¥8,171) | ¥3,745 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,606 Дин. (¥10,517) | ¥8,707 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,233 Дин. (¥10,108) | ¥16,382 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (¥2,523,609) | ¥2,749,320 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Дин. (¥176) | ¥144 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,905 Дин. (¥3,181) | ¥11,441 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 588 Дин. (¥644) | ¥700 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 463 Дин. (¥507) | ¥1,350 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,950 Дин. (¥4,324) | ¥5,760 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,094 Дин. (¥1,197) | ¥2,342 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 292 Дин. (¥320) | ¥937 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 314 Дин. (¥344) | ¥540 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Дин. (¥160) | ¥142 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 214 Дин. (¥234) | ¥247 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 563 Дин. (¥616) | ¥2,858 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,962 Дин. (¥2,148) | ¥4,449 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 747 Дин. (¥818) | ¥3,459 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Дин. (¥3,284) | ¥16,372 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,211 Дин. (¥3,515) | ¥3,771 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 656 Дин. (¥718) | ¥1,130 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 213 Дин. (¥233) | ¥520 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 237 Дин. (¥259) | ¥517 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 57,527 Дин. (¥62,980) | ¥56,570 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Дин. (¥27) | ¥49 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,676 Дин. (¥2,930) | ¥9,121 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 359 Дин. (¥393) | ¥554 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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