Cost of living in Serbia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (4,191 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (3,496 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (1,566 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (640 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (1,057 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (782 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (1,927 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (496 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (413 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (344 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (3,023 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (621 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (322 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (571,145 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (353,711 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (63,746 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (353,713 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (237,700 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (47,963 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (11,287 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (174,544 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (64,513 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (3,817 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (3,007 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. (36,072 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (15,831 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (41,759 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (52,880 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (11,415,380 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (799 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (12,371 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (2,933 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 667% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (2,461 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (11,429 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (2,549 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (2,200 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (2,169 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (954 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (1,183 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (3,476 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (10,382 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (5,866 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (16,048 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (17,473 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (3,142 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (919 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (1,056 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (339,524 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (48 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (14,592 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (1,695 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 715 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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