Cost of living in Russia compared to Serbia
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Russia is 46% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 570 (662 Дин.) | 1,860 Дин. | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 398 (462 Дин.) | 922 Дин. | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 202 (235 Дин.) | 542 Дин. | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 85 (99 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 129 (150 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 223 (259 Дин.) | 220 Дин. | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (528 Дин.) | 741 Дин. | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 123 (142 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (51 Дин.) | 120 Дин. | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 82 (95 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (820 Дин.) | 1,431 Дин. | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (184 Дин.) | 174 Дин. | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (47 Дин.) | 91 Дин. | - 48% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Russia is 28% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 104,353 (121,283 Дин.) | 139,092 Дин. | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 57,898 (67,292 Дин.) | 79,235 Дин. | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,160 (9,484 Дин.) | 16,028 Дин. | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,509 (62,190 Дин.) | 90,171 Дин. | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 28,492 (33,114 Дин.) | 58,840 Дин. | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,669 (5,427 Дин.) | 13,108 Дин. | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 548 (637 Дин.) | 2,302 Дин. | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (27,146 Дин.) | 35,503 Дин. | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (9,031 Дин.) | 19,660 Дин. | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 628 (729 Дин.) | 1,718 Дин. | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (1,374 Дин.) | 830 Дин. | + 65% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 31% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (6,348 Дин.) | 11,222 Дин. | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,081 (3,581 Дин.) | 4,537 Дин. | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,397 (8,597 Дин.) | 11,696 Дин. | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,318 (9,668 Дин.) | 15,187 Дин. | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 17% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,544,230 (2,957,009 Дин.) | 2,647,560 Дин. | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (63 Дин.) | 200 Дин. | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,208 (2,566 Дин.) | 2,603 Дин. | - 1% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 34% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (611 Дин.) | 1,200 Дин. | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (789 Дин.) | 529 Дин. | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (2,669 Дин.) | 5,278 Дин. | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (599 Дин.) | 380 Дин. | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (340 Дин.) | 497 Дин. | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (385 Дин.) | 640 Дин. | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (145 Дин.) | 279 Дин. | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (176 Дин.) | 306 Дин. | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 688 (800 Дин.) | 984 Дин. | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 21% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Russia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,039 (2,370 Дин.) | 3,301 Дин. | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 813 (945 Дин.) | 1,752 Дин. | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (8,544 Дин.) | 3,529 Дин. | + 142% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (4,838 Дин.) | 5,410 Дин. | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (642 Дин.) | 822 Дин. | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 219 (254 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (302 Дин.) | 269 Дин. | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (80,474 Дин.) | 114,108 Дин. | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (3.39 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (5,686 Дин.) | 4,253 Дин. | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (239 Дин.) | 447 Дин. | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,309 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Russia is 29% cheaper than in Serbia
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