Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 93% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (1,475 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (806 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (417 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (87 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (288 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (404 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (627 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (323 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (165 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (323 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (1,391 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (196 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (202 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in United States is 211% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (217,216 Дин.) | 60,441 Дин. | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,555 (152,722 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (17,470 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,544 (151,706 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,121 (110,173 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (11,077 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (4,896 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (26,573 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (12,580 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,039 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (2,128 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | + 436% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (4,587 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (4,245 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (8,581 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (10,655 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 55% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,606 (2,319,069 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (63 Дин.) | 143 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (7,310 Дин.) | 2,377 Дин. | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 125% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (699 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (1,615 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (10,963 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | + 384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (646 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (340 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (487 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (360 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (178 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (2,129 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 119% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (4,516 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (2,490 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (20,286 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | + 706% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (7,863 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,209 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (497 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (574 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (41,320 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (50 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | + 334% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (4,786 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (809 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 108% more expensive than in Serbia
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