Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
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| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 128% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,958 Дин.) | 1,121 Дин. | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (1,025 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (571 Дин.) | 342 Дин. | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (111 Дин.) | 122 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (380 Дин.) | 193 Дин. | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (497 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (729 Дин.) | 485 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (452 Дин.) | 113 Дин. | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (226 Дин.) | 75 Дин. | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (370 Дин.) | 77 Дин. | + 380% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,751 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (255 Дин.) | 137 Дин. | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (280 Дин.) | 60 Дин. | + 368% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in United States is 231% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,574 (287,524 Дин.) | 90,896 Дин. | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,972 (220,272 Дин.) | 54,522 Дин. | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (22,265 Дин.) | 16,755 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,776 (198,387 Дин.) | 49,997 Дин. | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,351 (150,932 Дин.) | 32,407 Дин. | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (14,987 Дин.) | 9,954 Дин. | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (6,270 Дин.) | 1,372 Дин. | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (32,250 Дин.) | 33,472 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (14,578 Дин.) | 13,275 Дин. | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (1,418 Дин.) | 737 Дин. | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (3,060 Дин.) | 630 Дин. | + 386% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (5,799 Дин.) | 10,343 Дин. | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (5,052 Дин.) | 5,190 Дин. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (10,369 Дин.) | 10,124 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (13,260 Дин.) | 11,692 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 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 | $25,206 (2,815,558 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (127 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (8,925 Дин.) | 3,150 Дин. | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 149% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (850 Дин.) | 609 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (2,081 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (14,533 Дин.) | 2,633 Дин. | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (841 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (477 Дин.) | 366 Дин. | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (621 Дин.) | 415 Дин. | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (466 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (231 Дин.) | 270 Дин. | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (2,842 Дин.) | 670 Дин. | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 37% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (5,619 Дин.) | 2,280 Дин. | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (3,007 Дин.) | 1,008 Дин. | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (21,831 Дин.) | 5,969 Дин. | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (9,515 Дин.) | 3,809 Дин. | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (1,467 Дин.) | 688 Дин. | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (581 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (692 Дин.) | 234 Дин. | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (55,480 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (20 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (5,769 Дин.) | 2,784 Дин. | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (1,019 Дин.) | 374 Дин. | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 118% more expensive than in Serbia
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