Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (руб 836) | руб 399 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (руб 409) | руб 284 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (руб 193) | руб 143 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (руб 73) | руб 65 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (руб 126) | руб 88 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (руб 100) | руб 128 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (руб 367) | руб 345 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (руб 78) | руб 108 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (руб 43) | руб 35 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (руб 63) | руб 66 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (руб 508) | руб 583 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (руб 95) | руб 109 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (руб 33) | руб 28 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,594 Дин. (руб 47,719) | руб 68,166 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (руб 34,078) | руб 37,974 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (руб 9,761) | руб 6,392 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (руб 30,551) | руб 31,618 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (руб 18,252) | руб 22,018 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (руб 6,130) | руб 4,038 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (руб 1,121) | руб 448 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (руб 28,845) | руб 24,813 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (руб 7,224) | руб 6,723 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (руб 569) | руб 416 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (руб 303) | руб 926 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (руб 6,855) | руб 4,661 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (руб 2,968) | руб 2,580 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (руб 7,146) | руб 5,654 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (руб 7,203) | руб 6,714 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (руб 1,757,333) | руб 1,237,120 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 Дин. (руб 110) | руб 47 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,377 Дин. (руб 1,812) | руб 1,548 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (руб 376) | руб 476 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (руб 287) | руб 504 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (руб 1,727) | руб 1,289 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (руб 370) | руб 311 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (руб 239) | руб 183 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (руб 258) | руб 206 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (руб 122) | руб 77 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (руб 120) | руб 97 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (руб 371) | руб 580 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (руб 1,436) | руб 1,480 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (руб 660) | руб 574 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (руб 1,918) | руб 5,826 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (руб 2,223) | руб 3,401 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (руб 452) | руб 387 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (руб 149) | руб 168 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (руб 171) | руб 221 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (руб 49,047) | руб 38,001 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (руб 9) | руб 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (руб 2,285) | руб 3,491 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (руб 253) | руб 160 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 14% more expensive than in Russia
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