Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (руб 733) | руб 500 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (руб 612) | руб 373 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (руб 274) | руб 201 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (руб 112) | руб 85 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (руб 185) | руб 119 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (руб 137) | руб 190 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (руб 337) | руб 431 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (руб 87) | руб 114 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (руб 72) | руб 51 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (руб 60) | руб 80 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (руб 529) | руб 726 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (руб 109) | руб 148 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (руб 56) | руб 45 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (руб 99,934) | руб 92,638 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (руб 61,889) | руб 56,538 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (руб 11,154) | руб 9,374 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (руб 61,889) | руб 45,680 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (руб 41,591) | руб 28,184 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (руб 8,392) | руб 6,168 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (руб 1,975) | руб 491 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (руб 30,540) | руб 25,097 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (руб 11,288) | руб 10,146 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (руб 668) | руб 626 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (руб 526) | руб 1,061 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. (руб 6,312) | руб 5,476 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (руб 2,770) | руб 3,659 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (руб 7,307) | руб 7,691 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (руб 9,252) | руб 8,501 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (руб 1,997,359) | руб 2,157,330 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (руб 140) | руб 51 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (руб 2,165) | руб 2,318 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (руб 513) | руб 511 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (руб 431) | руб 686 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (руб 2,000) | руб 1,858 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (руб 446) | руб 385 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (руб 385) | руб 259 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (руб 380) | руб 285 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (руб 167) | руб 115 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (руб 207) | руб 154 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (руб 608) | руб 842 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (руб 1,817) | руб 1,814 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (руб 1,026) | руб 723 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (руб 2,808) | руб 7,974 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (руб 3,057) | руб 3,857 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (руб 550) | руб 461 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (руб 161) | руб 217 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (руб 185) | руб 259 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (руб 59,407) | руб 71,350 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (руб 8) | руб 2.76 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (руб 2,553) | руб 4,408 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (руб 296) | руб 205 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 10% more expensive than in Russia
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