Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 57% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (2,101 Дин.) | 1,759 Дин. | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (1,200 Дин.) | 993 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.44 (575 Дин.) | 408 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (110 Дин.) | 146 Дин. | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.34 (459 Дин.) | 301 Дин. | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (471 Дин.) | 205 Дин. | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (713 Дин.) | 636 Дин. | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 (419 Дин.) | 137 Дин. | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (218 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (347 Дин.) | 90 Дин. | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,779 Дин.) | 1,372 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.83 (299 Дин.) | 159 Дин. | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (279 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in United States is 130% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,884 (304,780 Дин.) | 137,959 Дин. | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,188 (231,226 Дин.) | 78,468 Дин. | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (23,143 Дин.) | 19,942 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,004 (211,817 Дин.) | 81,641 Дин. | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,521 (160,761 Дин.) | 51,311 Дин. | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $158 (16,696 Дин.) | 12,769 Дин. | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (6,544 Дин.) | 2,774 Дин. | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (28,947 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (15,293 Дин.) | 16,680 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,522 Дин.) | 1,397 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (3,361 Дин.) | 867 Дин. | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (5,966 Дин.) | 9,469 Дин. | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (5,746 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (10,440 Дин.) | 10,975 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (14,354 Дин.) | 12,542 Дин. | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 77% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,113 (3,077,099 Дин.) | 2,509,890 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (103 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (8,225 Дин.) | 2,487 Дин. | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 123% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (956 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (2,627 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 480% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (16,991 Дин.) | 4,439 Дин. | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (914 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (522 Дин.) | 483 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (675 Дин.) | 526 Дин. | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.77 (504 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (256 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (3,086 Дин.) | 896 Дин. | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 115% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (6,245 Дин.) | 3,533 Дин. | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (3,096 Дин.) | 1,309 Дин. | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (22,642 Дин.) | 4,698 Дин. | + 382% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (10,531 Дин.) | 5,426 Дин. | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (1,535 Дин.) | 833 Дин. | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.75 (608 Дин.) | 239 Дин. | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (747 Дин.) | 322 Дин. | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (53,467 Дин.) | 79,285 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (60 Дин.) | 10 Дин. | + 498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (6,747 Дин.) | 4,627 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (1,080 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 91% more expensive than in Serbia
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