Cost of living in Russia compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 537 (700 Дин.) | 1,499 Дин. | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 357 (466 Дин.) | 940 Дин. | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (260 Дин.) | 375 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 87 (113 Дин.) | 140 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 143 (187 Дин.) | 263 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 226 (295 Дин.) | 181 Дин. | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 435 (567 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 131 (171 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 55 (72 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 87 (114 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 729 (951 Дин.) | 1,079 Дин. | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 167 (217 Дин.) | 154 Дин. | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 45 (58 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 7% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 108,612 (141,589 Дин.) | 116,264 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,529 (76,300 Дин.) | 68,128 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,064 (10,513 Дин.) | 20,029 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,731 (71,348 Дин.) | 65,060 Дин. | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 33,269 (43,370 Дин.) | 41,796 Дин. | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,365 (6,994 Дин.) | 11,645 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 955 (1,245 Дин.) | 2,713 Дин. | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 21,598 (28,155 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,518 (9,800 Дин.) | 14,748 Дин. | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 548 (714 Дин.) | 762 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 763 (994 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,829 (8,902 Дин.) | 9,479 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,368 (4,391 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,728 (10,075 Дин.) | 9,797 Дин. | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 9,144 (11,921 Дин.) | 11,249 Дин. | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,729,180 (3,557,830 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 56 (72 Дин.) | 203 Дин. | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,159 (2,814 Дин.) | 2,667 Дин. | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 251 (327 Дин.) | 461 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 549 (716 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,878 (2,449 Дин.) | 3,428 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 347 (453 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 222 (289 Дин.) | 533 Дин. | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 181 (236 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 123 (161 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 128 (167 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 559 (729 Дин.) | 1,223 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,534 (2,000 Дин.) | 3,426 Дин. | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 654 (853 Дин.) | 1,378 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,196 (6,774 Дин.) | 4,616 Дин. | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,180 (4,145 Дин.) | 5,143 Дин. | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 502 (654 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 192 (251 Дин.) | 228 Дин. | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 228 (298 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 51,956 (67,731 Дин.) | 80,153 Дин. | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 4.26 (5.55 Дин.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,278 (4,274 Дин.) | 4,165 Дин. | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 202 (263 Дин.) | 436 Дин. | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Russia is 11% cheaper than in Serbia
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