Cost of living in Serbia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,070 Дин. (3,875 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 550 Дин. (1,991 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Дин. (1,086 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (367 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 170 Дин. (615 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 149 Дин. (540 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 422 Дин. (1,529 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Дин. (332 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (238 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (269 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 656 Дин. (2,376 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (451 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (157 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,137 Дин. (239,486 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,616 Дин. (165,181 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,638 Дин. (45,764 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,641 Дин. (161,649 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,649 Дин. (89,257 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,278 Дин. (33,596 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Дин. (5,641 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,370 Дин. (138,940 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,297 Дин. (44,527 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 646 Дин. (2,340 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 415 Дин. (1,502 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,922 Дин. (28,685 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 468% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,795 Дин. (13,742 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,881 Дин. (35,782 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,763 Дин. (38,972 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,150 Дин. (7,217,361 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Дин. (546 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,809 Дин. (10,173 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 448 Дин. (1,621 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 459 Дин. (1,661 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,555 Дин. (9,250 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 273 Дин. (990 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 360 Дин. (1,305 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 338 Дин. (1,225 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Дин. (531 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 171 Дин. (618 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 435 Дин. (1,577 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 Дин. (7,062 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 885 Дин. (3,205 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 Дин. (9,413 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,963 Дин. (10,728 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 471 Дин. (1,704 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 173 Дин. (627 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 214 Дин. (775 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,026 Дин. (224,602 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (47 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,692 Дин. (9,747 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Дин. (1,189 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,974 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria
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