- Cost of Living
- United States
- Serbia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 109% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (1,472 Дин.) | 1,028 Дин. | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (795 Дин.) | 526 Дин. | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (474 Дин.) | 310 Дин. | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (93 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (331 Дин.) | 171 Дин. | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (420 Дин.) | 123 Дин. | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (658 Дин.) | 344 Дин. | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (349 Дин.) | 107 Дин. | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (167 Дин.) | 58 Дин. | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.44 (359 Дин.) | 75 Дин. | + 378% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (1,547 Дин.) | 718 Дин. | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (200 Дин.) | 122 Дин. | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (223 Дин.) | 46 Дин. | + 380% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in United States is 192% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,041 (213,232 Дин.) | 69,147 Дин. | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,578 (164,860 Дин.) | 41,786 Дин. | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (18,497 Дин.) | 18,199 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (165,479 Дин.) | 39,526 Дин. | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (117,990 Дин.) | 24,983 Дин. | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (12,681 Дин.) | 9,937 Дин. | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (4,996 Дин.) | 1,701 Дин. | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (34,920 Дин.) | 37,777 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (12,380 Дин.) | 12,317 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,135 Дин.) | 704 Дин. | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (2,350 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | + 377% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (4,928 Дин.) | 10,111 Дин. | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (4,667 Дин.) | 4,045 Дин. | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (8,910 Дин.) | 10,417 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (11,968 Дин.) | 11,827 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,351 (2,334,817 Дин.) | 2,140,290 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (80 Дин.) | 152 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (8,908 Дин.) | 3,023 Дин. | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 153% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (736 Дин.) | 480 Дин. | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (1,934 Дин.) | 438 Дин. | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (11,622 Дин.) | 2,526 Дин. | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (709 Дин.) | 419 Дин. | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (366 Дин.) | 324 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (535 Дин.) | 302 Дин. | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (362 Дин.) | 121 Дин. | + 200% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (194 Дин.) | 183 Дин. | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (2,144 Дин.) | 444 Дин. | + 383% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 113% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (4,682 Дин.) | 1,837 Дин. | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (2,595 Дин.) | 903 Дин. | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (18,024 Дин.) | 2,113 Дин. | + 753% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (8,244 Дин.) | 3,168 Дин. | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,207 Дин.) | 492 Дин. | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (508 Дин.) | 197 Дин. | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.87 (614 Дин.) | 188 Дин. | + 226% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $424 (44,310 Дин.) | 65,673 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (35 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (5,604 Дин.) | 3,091 Дин. | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (825 Дин.) | 301 Дин. | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 111% more expensive than in Serbia
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