- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Дин. (руб 668) | руб 357 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 522 Дин. (руб 333) | руб 284 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 302 Дин. (руб 192) | руб 134 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (руб 64) | руб 64 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 Дин. (руб 107) | руб 81 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (руб 79) | руб 146 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 Дин. (руб 212) | руб 309 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 105 Дин. (руб 67) | руб 94 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Дин. (руб 38) | руб 35 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (руб 47) | руб 62 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 Дин. (руб 456) | руб 530 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 122 Дин. (руб 78) | руб 94 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. (руб 30) | руб 32 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 67,236 Дин. (руб 42,881) | руб 74,401 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,000 Дин. (руб 26,148) | руб 39,896 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,106 Дин. (руб 11,547) | руб 6,144 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,716 Дин. (руб 25,330) | руб 37,069 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,249 Дин. (руб 16,103) | руб 24,805 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,508 Дин. (руб 6,064) | руб 3,895 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,332 Дин. (руб 849) | руб 482 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,690 Дин. (руб 25,951) | руб 26,462 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,606 Дин. (руб 7,402) | руб 5,863 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 663 Дин. (руб 423) | руб 384 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 454 Дин. (руб 290) | руб 523 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,845 Дин. (руб 6,279) | руб 5,275 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,084 Дин. (руб 2,605) | руб 3,110 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,662 Дин. (руб 6,800) | руб 5,592 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,980 Дин. (руб 7,640) | руб 7,318 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,059,680 Дин. (руб 1,313,591) | руб 1,174,220 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 Дин. (руб 98) | руб 43 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,995 Дин. (руб 1,910) | руб 1,678 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 454 Дин. (руб 289) | руб 318 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 442 Дин. (руб 282) | руб 498 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,554 Дин. (руб 1,629) | руб 1,232 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Дин. (руб 249) | руб 232 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 341 Дин. (руб 218) | руб 159 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 319 Дин. (руб 204) | руб 205 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 132 Дин. (руб 84) | руб 70 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 174 Дин. (руб 111) | руб 103 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 405 Дин. (руб 258) | руб 529 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,867 Дин. (руб 1,191) | руб 1,635 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 916 Дин. (руб 584) | руб 669 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,173 Дин. (руб 1,386) | руб 4,972 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,147 Дин. (руб 2,007) | руб 3,313 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 551 Дин. (руб 351) | руб 371 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. (руб 125) | руб 176 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 Дин. (руб 124) | руб 227 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 66,018 Дин. (руб 42,104) | руб 31,742 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Дин. (руб 9) | руб 4.78 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,935 Дин. (руб 1,872) | руб 3,075 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 303 Дин. (руб 193) | руб 137 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is about the same as in Russia
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