Cost of living in Serbia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,516 Дин. (22,824 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (14,146 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (5,653 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (2,114 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 263 Дин. (3,953 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 181 Дин. (2,726 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (9,235 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Дин. (1,654 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (1,335 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (1,312 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (16,246 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 153 Дин. (2,309 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Дин. (1,216 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (1,750,270 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (1,025,610 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,029 Дин. (301,515 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,962 Дин. (993,013 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (629,206 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (175,309 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (40,846 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (492,705 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (222,025 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (11,469 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (12,558 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 381% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 381% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (142,699 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 738% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (64,659 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (147,479 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (169,349 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (27,097,697 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 442% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (3,059 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,535 Дин. (38,165 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 161% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (6,940 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (6,822 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (51,613 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (6,395 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (8,021 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (8,823 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (2,981 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (3,456 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (18,404 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (51,578 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (20,737 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (69,498 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (77,425 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (11,275 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (3,441 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (4,561 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (1,206,638 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (62,706 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 435 Дин. (6,556 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 628 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria
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