Cost of living in Serbia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (4,669 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (2,281 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (1,076 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (405 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (704 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (560 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (2,051 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (437 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (242 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (354 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (2,835 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (531 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (185 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,594 Дин. (266,359 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (190,216 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (54,487 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (170,528 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (101,878 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (34,215 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (6,258 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (161,005 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (40,322 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (3,175 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (1,691 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (38,263 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (16,564 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (39,890 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (40,207 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (9,809,122 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 Дин. (612 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,377 Дин. (10,116 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (2,098 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (1,600 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (9,642 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (2,068 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (1,336 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (1,442 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (681 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (672 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (2,071 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (8,017 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (3,683 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (10,707 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (12,407 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (2,522 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (830 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (956 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (273,770 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (49 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (12,753 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (1,413 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 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 1,081 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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