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Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,080 Дин. (руб 661) | руб 350 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 541 Дин. (руб 331) | руб 261 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 283 Дин. (руб 173) | руб 138 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (руб 62) | руб 65 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 167 Дин. (руб 102) | руб 83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 Дин. (руб 76) | руб 141 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 327 Дин. (руб 200) | руб 293 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 97 Дин. (руб 60) | руб 95 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Дин. (руб 38) | руб 33 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Дин. (руб 47) | руб 60 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 790 Дин. (руб 484) | руб 521 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 124 Дин. (руб 76) | руб 97 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (руб 26) | руб 30 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,949 Дин. (руб 42,203) | руб 75,876 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,695 Дин. (руб 25,521) | руб 39,151 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,106 Дин. (руб 10,470) | руб 6,228 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,635 Дин. (руб 23,649) | руб 36,564 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 24,783 Дин. (руб 15,170) | руб 23,563 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 8,296 Дин. (руб 5,078) | руб 5,537 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,312 Дин. (руб 803) | руб 472 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,707 Дин. (руб 23,080) | руб 26,772 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,663 Дин. (руб 7,139) | руб 6,812 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 647 Дин. (руб 396) | руб 390 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 401 Дин. (руб 245) | руб 710 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,836 Дин. (руб 5,408) | руб 5,542 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,877 Дин. (руб 2,373) | руб 3,185 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,693 Дин. (руб 5,933) | руб 5,739 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,596 Дин. (руб 7,710) | руб 7,727 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,018,580 Дин. (руб 1,235,575) | руб 1,355,930 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 157 Дин. (руб 96) | руб 44 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,010 Дин. (руб 1,843) | руб 1,786 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 436 Дин. (руб 267) | руб 364 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 477 Дин. (руб 292) | руб 587 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,374 Дин. (руб 1,453) | руб 1,188 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 425 Дин. (руб 260) | руб 209 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 364 Дин. (руб 223) | руб 166 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 324 Дин. (руб 198) | руб 198 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 125 Дин. (руб 77) | руб 69 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 161 Дин. (руб 98) | руб 102 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 442 Дин. (руб 271) | руб 520 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,639 Дин. (руб 1,003) | руб 1,690 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 859 Дин. (руб 526) | руб 650 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,590 Дин. (руб 1,585) | руб 7,167 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,105 Дин. (руб 1,901) | руб 3,162 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 529 Дин. (руб 324) | руб 382 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 188 Дин. (руб 115) | руб 179 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 192 Дин. (руб 117) | руб 239 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 64,720 Дин. (руб 39,615) | руб 31,464 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (руб 8) | руб 4.26 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,839 Дин. (руб 1,737) | руб 3,379 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 303 Дин. (руб 185) | руб 140 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 9% cheaper than in Russia
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