- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,008 Дин. (¥1,096) | ¥1,042 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 505 Дин. (¥549) | ¥669 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 328 Дин. (¥357) | ¥478 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 99 Дин. (¥107) | ¥207 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 173 Дин. (¥188) | ¥309 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 Дин. (¥132) | ¥810 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Дин. (¥358) | ¥1,014 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 116 Дин. (¥126) | ¥753 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 Дин. (¥59) | ¥425 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Дин. (¥76) | ¥291 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 Дин. (¥770) | ¥1,710 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. (¥131) | ¥199 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Дин. (¥56) | ¥207 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 72,566 Дин. (¥78,880) | ¥239,124 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,947 Дин. (¥45,597) | ¥144,109 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,120 Дин. (¥18,610) | ¥19,071 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 40,096 Дин. (¥43,584) | ¥131,826 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,410 Дин. (¥27,621) | ¥90,590 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,440 Дин. (¥11,348) | ¥13,050 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,796 Дин. (¥1,952) | ¥4,138 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 41,215 Дин. (¥44,801) | ¥59,797 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,966 Дин. (¥13,007) | ¥18,392 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 715 Дин. (¥777) | ¥838 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 378 Дин. (¥411) | ¥2,849 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,735 Дин. (¥11,668) | ¥7,691 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,708 Дин. (¥5,117) | ¥4,229 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,564 Дин. (¥11,483) | ¥8,631 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,146 Дин. (¥12,116) | ¥13,887 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,116,410 Дин. (¥2,300,555) | ¥2,413,730 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 147 Дин. (¥160) | ¥137 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,926 Дин. (¥3,181) | ¥9,863 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 428 Дин. (¥465) | ¥1,222 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 443 Дин. (¥482) | ¥998 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,246 Дин. (¥2,442) | ¥4,043 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 382 Дин. (¥415) | ¥474 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 303 Дин. (¥329) | ¥669 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 316 Дин. (¥343) | ¥484 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 125 Дин. (¥136) | ¥124 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 191 Дин. (¥208) | ¥243 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 446 Дин. (¥485) | ¥3,331 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,728 Дин. (¥1,878) | ¥4,611 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 926 Дин. (¥1,007) | ¥3,391 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,253 Дин. (¥2,449) | ¥11,163 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,887 Дин. (¥3,138) | ¥8,039 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 501 Дин. (¥545) | ¥920 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. (¥213) | ¥475 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 193 Дин. (¥210) | ¥570 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,015 Дин. (¥76,107) | ¥53,237 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (¥15) | ¥49 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,096 Дин. (¥3,365) | ¥11,808 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 292 Дин. (¥317) | ¥546 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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