Cost of living in Serbia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,153 Дин. (руб 664) | руб 466 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 632 Дин. (руб 364) | руб 308 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 323 Дин. (руб 186) | руб 178 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Дин. (руб 68) | руб 79 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 199 Дин. (руб 114) | руб 115 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (руб 72) | руб 209 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 443 Дин. (руб 255) | руб 412 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Дин. (руб 61) | руб 116 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Дин. (руб 39) | руб 59 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Дин. (руб 44) | руб 69 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 584 Дин. (руб 336) | руб 638 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 135 Дин. (руб 78) | руб 131 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Дин. (руб 30) | руб 37 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,903 Дин. (руб 50,600) | руб 61,886 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,103 Дин. (руб 28,265) | руб 44,108 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,415 Дин. (руб 8,298) | руб 8,171 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,783 Дин. (руб 28,081) | руб 37,668 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,033 Дин. (руб 17,864) | руб 26,807 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,038 Дин. (руб 5,203) | руб 4,924 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,293 Дин. (руб 744) | руб 526 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,654 Дин. (руб 18,796) | руб 28,072 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,775 Дин. (руб 7,354) | руб 8,737 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. (руб 424) | руб 490 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 516 Дин. (руб 297) | руб 773 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,002 Дин. (руб 5,758) | руб 5,735 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. (руб 2,988) | руб 3,509 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,817 Дин. (руб 5,651) | руб 6,597 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,692 Дин. (руб 6,730) | руб 7,183 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (руб 1,036,130) | руб 1,948,350 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Дин. (руб 95) | руб 50 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,150 Дин. (руб 1,813) | руб 1,752 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 609 Дин. (руб 350) | руб 466 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (руб 335) | руб 459 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,633 Дин. (руб 1,516) | руб 1,425 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. (руб 344) | руб 300 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Дин. (руб 211) | руб 210 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 415 Дин. (руб 239) | руб 248 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151 Дин. (руб 87) | руб 101 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 270 Дин. (руб 155) | руб 123 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 670 Дин. (руб 386) | руб 662 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Serbia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,280 Дин. (руб 1,313) | руб 1,608 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,008 Дин. (руб 581) | руб 566 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. (руб 3,436) | руб 3,944 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,809 Дин. (руб 2,192) | руб 4,438 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Дин. (руб 396) | руб 399 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Дин. (руб 114) | руб 188 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 238 Дин. (руб 137) | руб 258 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (руб 46,269) | руб 48,131 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Дин. (руб 20) | руб 3.24 | + 515% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,784 Дин. (руб 1,603) | руб 2,786 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 372 Дин. (руб 214) | руб 172 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Russia
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