Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,070 Дин. (руб 709) | руб 407 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 550 Дин. (руб 364) | руб 265 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Дин. (руб 199) | руб 147 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (руб 67) | руб 67 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 170 Дин. (руб 112) | руб 88 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 149 Дин. (руб 99) | руб 147 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 422 Дин. (руб 280) | руб 324 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Дин. (руб 61) | руб 98 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (руб 44) | руб 34 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (руб 49) | руб 64 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 656 Дин. (руб 435) | руб 591 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (руб 82) | руб 102 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (руб 29) | руб 32 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,137 Дин. (руб 43,802) | руб 71,169 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,616 Дин. (руб 30,211) | руб 39,385 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,638 Дин. (руб 8,370) | руб 6,163 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,641 Дин. (руб 29,565) | руб 40,928 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,649 Дин. (руб 16,325) | руб 24,350 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,278 Дин. (руб 6,145) | руб 4,247 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Дин. (руб 1,032) | руб 417 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,370 Дин. (руб 25,412) | руб 26,540 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,297 Дин. (руб 8,144) | руб 6,255 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 646 Дин. (руб 428) | руб 462 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 415 Дин. (руб 275) | руб 628 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,922 Дин. (руб 5,246) | руб 5,495 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,795 Дин. (руб 2,513) | руб 2,544 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,881 Дин. (руб 6,544) | руб 5,941 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,763 Дин. (руб 7,128) | руб 6,606 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,150 Дин. (руб 1,320,049) | руб 1,358,270 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Дин. (руб 100) | руб 46 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,809 Дин. (руб 1,861) | руб 1,848 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 448 Дин. (руб 297) | руб 449 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 459 Дин. (руб 304) | руб 578 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,555 Дин. (руб 1,692) | руб 1,374 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 273 Дин. (руб 181) | руб 313 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 360 Дин. (руб 239) | руб 167 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 338 Дин. (руб 224) | руб 227 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Дин. (руб 97) | руб 82 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 171 Дин. (руб 113) | руб 99 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 435 Дин. (руб 288) | руб 570 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 Дин. (руб 1,292) | руб 1,511 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 885 Дин. (руб 586) | руб 597 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 Дин. (руб 1,722) | руб 5,681 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,963 Дин. (руб 1,962) | руб 3,689 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 471 Дин. (руб 312) | руб 394 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 173 Дин. (руб 115) | руб 200 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 214 Дин. (руб 142) | руб 215 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,026 Дин. (руб 41,079) | руб 31,375 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (руб 9) | руб 2.24 | + 281% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,692 Дин. (руб 1,783) | руб 3,654 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 328 Дин. (руб 217) | руб 155 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is about the same as in Russia
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