Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,499 Дин. (руб 1,211) | руб 537 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (руб 759) | руб 357 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (руб 303) | руб 199 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (руб 111) | руб 87 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 254 Дин. (руб 205) | руб 143 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 186 Дин. (руб 150) | руб 226 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (руб 495) | руб 435 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 121 Дин. (руб 98) | руб 131 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (руб 72) | руб 58 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86 Дин. (руб 69) | руб 87 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (руб 872) | руб 729 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Дин. (руб 129) | руб 167 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Дин. (руб 66) | руб 45 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (руб 93,907) | руб 108,612 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (руб 55,027) | руб 58,529 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 Дин. (руб 16,151) | руб 8,064 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,060 Дин. (руб 52,549) | руб 54,731 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (руб 33,759) | руб 33,269 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (руб 9,406) | руб 5,365 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (руб 2,191) | руб 955 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (руб 26,435) | руб 21,598 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (руб 11,912) | руб 7,518 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (руб 615) | руб 548 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (руб 674) | руб 763 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (руб 7,656) | руб 6,829 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (руб 3,469) | руб 3,368 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (руб 7,913) | руб 7,728 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (руб 9,086) | руб 9,144 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (руб 1,453,866) | руб 2,729,180 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (руб 164) | руб 56 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,670 Дин. (руб 2,156) | руб 2,159 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (руб 372) | руб 251 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (руб 366) | руб 549 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (руб 2,769) | руб 1,878 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (руб 343) | руб 347 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (руб 430) | руб 222 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (руб 473) | руб 181 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (руб 160) | руб 123 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (руб 185) | руб 128 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (руб 987) | руб 559 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (руб 2,767) | руб 1,534 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (руб 1,113) | руб 654 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (руб 3,729) | руб 5,196 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (руб 4,154) | руб 3,180 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (руб 605) | руб 502 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 228 Дин. (руб 184) | руб 192 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (руб 245) | руб 228 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (руб 64,739) | руб 51,956 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (руб 3,364) | руб 3,278 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 432 Дин. (руб 349) | руб 202 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 17% more expensive than in Russia
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