Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,499 Дин. (¥2,066) | ¥1,013 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (¥1,295) | ¥808 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (¥518) | ¥613 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (¥190) | ¥220 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 254 Дин. (¥350) | ¥323 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 186 Дин. (¥256) | ¥613 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (¥846) | ¥1,107 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 121 Дин. (¥167) | ¥766 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (¥122) | ¥468 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86 Дин. (¥118) | ¥304 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (¥1,488) | ¥1,290 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Дин. (¥220) | ¥218 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Дин. (¥113) | ¥191 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (¥160,282) | ¥365,082 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (¥93,921) | ¥197,136 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 Дин. (¥27,567) | ¥19,132 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,060 Дин. (¥89,692) | ¥156,916 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (¥57,620) | ¥102,459 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (¥16,054) | ¥8,349 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (¥3,740) | ¥4,448 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (¥45,120) | ¥74,559 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (¥20,332) | ¥25,414 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (¥1,050) | ¥1,338 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (¥1,150) | ¥2,815 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (¥13,068) | ¥8,708 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (¥5,921) | ¥5,103 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (¥13,506) | ¥9,892 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (¥15,508) | ¥12,189 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (¥2,481,486) | ¥3,007,320 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (¥280) | ¥174 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Дин. (¥3,677) | ¥8,198 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (¥636) | ¥2,133 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (¥625) | ¥2,551 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (¥4,727) | ¥6,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (¥586) | ¥1,337 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (¥734) | ¥930 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (¥808) | ¥622 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (¥273) | ¥224 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (¥316) | ¥188 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (¥1,685) | ¥4,604 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (¥4,723) | ¥4,908 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (¥1,899) | ¥3,881 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (¥6,364) | ¥7,212 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (¥7,090) | ¥8,269 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (¥1,033) | ¥1,244 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 228 Дин. (¥314) | ¥547 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (¥418) | ¥674 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (¥110,499) | ¥51,659 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (¥5,742) | ¥9,530 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 432 Дин. (¥596) | ¥602 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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