Cost of living in Serbia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,153 Дин. (4,306 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 632 Дин. (2,359 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 323 Дин. (1,207 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Дин. (444 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 199 Дин. (742 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (465 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 443 Дин. (1,653 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Дин. (397 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Дин. (253 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Дин. (289 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 584 Дин. (2,182 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 135 Дин. (504 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Дин. (195 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,903 Дин. (328,245 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,103 Дин. (183,360 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,415 Дин. (53,830 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,783 Дин. (182,165 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,033 Дин. (115,884 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,038 Дин. (33,751 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,293 Дин. (4,828 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,654 Дин. (121,934 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,775 Дин. (47,705 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. (2,753 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 516 Дин. (1,926 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,002 Дин. (37,350 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. (19,382 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,817 Дин. (36,657 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,692 Дин. (43,659 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 32% 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. (6,721,503 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Дин. (618 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,150 Дин. (11,764 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 609 Дин. (2,273 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (2,176 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,633 Дин. (9,833 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. (2,233 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Дин. (1,367 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 415 Дин. (1,551 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151 Дин. (563 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 270 Дин. (1,007 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 670 Дин. (2,501 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Serbia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,280 Дин. (8,515 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,008 Дин. (3,766 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. (22,288 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,809 Дин. (14,223 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Дин. (2,568 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Дин. (739 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 234 Дин. (872 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (300,155 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Дин. (129 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,784 Дин. (10,396 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 372 Дин. (1,388 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 796 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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