Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
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| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 71% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (2,163 Дин.) | 1,465 Дин. | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (1,140 Дин.) | 878 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (637 Дин.) | 547 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (120 Дин.) | 176 Дин. | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (548 Дин.) | 331 Дин. | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (515 Дин.) | 216 Дин. | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (772 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (500 Дин.) | 149 Дин. | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.36 (261 Дин.) | 126 Дин. | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.26 (362 Дин.) | 96 Дин. | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,735 Дин.) | 1,464 Дин. | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 (323 Дин.) | 167 Дин. | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.83 (313 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in United States is 137% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,965 (328,492 Дин.) | 137,200 Дин. | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,266 (251,050 Дин.) | 78,410 Дин. | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (24,808 Дин.) | 16,169 Дин. | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,996 (221,169 Дин.) | 94,541 Дин. | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,511 (167,353 Дин.) | 51,881 Дин. | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (16,640 Дин.) | 10,693 Дин. | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (7,047 Дин.) | 3,072 Дин. | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (32,540 Дин.) | 35,393 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (15,589 Дин.) | 17,960 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,550 Дин.) | 1,580 Дин. | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (3,596 Дин.) | 822 Дин. | + 337% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 15% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (6,219 Дин.) | 11,982 Дин. | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (5,289 Дин.) | 4,831 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (10,577 Дин.) | 12,762 Дин. | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (13,930 Дин.) | 13,591 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 91% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,752 (3,074,417 Дин.) | 2,501,510 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (114 Дин.) | 197 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (9,173 Дин.) | 2,515 Дин. | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 90% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (960 Дин.) | 1,036 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (2,619 Дин.) | 600 Дин. | + 337% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $151 (16,772 Дин.) | 4,114 Дин. | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (980 Дин.) | 420 Дин. | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (541 Дин.) | 557 Дин. | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (764 Дин.) | 595 Дин. | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.89 (542 Дин.) | 317 Дин. | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (244 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (3,178 Дин.) | 1,190 Дин. | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 94% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (6,239 Дин.) | 3,240 Дин. | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (3,204 Дин.) | 1,442 Дин. | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $230 (25,497 Дин.) | 3,304 Дин. | + 672% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (10,116 Дин.) | 5,201 Дин. | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (1,549 Дин.) | 829 Дин. | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (598 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (728 Дин.) | 265 Дин. | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $558 (61,813 Дин.) | 65,000 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (22 Дин.) | 10 Дин. | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (6,715 Дин.) | 3,683 Дин. | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (1,154 Дин.) | 460 Дин. | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,350 prices entered by 2,796 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 93% more expensive than in Serbia
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