Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 106% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (1,568 Дин.) | 1,210 Дин. | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (850 Дин.) | 537 Дин. | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.31 (467 Дин.) | 300 Дин. | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (95 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (326 Дин.) | 176 Дин. | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.07 (440 Дин.) | 127 Дин. | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (679 Дин.) | 350 Дин. | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (368 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (188 Дин.) | 73 Дин. | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (347 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 368% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (1,583 Дин.) | 622 Дин. | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (207 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (225 Дин.) | 42 Дин. | + 432% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in United States is 207% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,233 (241,886 Дин.) | 67,899 Дин. | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,604 (173,780 Дин.) | 46,968 Дин. | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (19,309 Дин.) | 14,069 Дин. | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,610 (174,419 Дин.) | 43,923 Дин. | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,140 (123,451 Дин.) | 26,623 Дин. | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (12,664 Дин.) | 10,389 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (5,182 Дин.) | 1,575 Дин. | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (32,585 Дин.) | 39,948 Дин. | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (13,024 Дин.) | 13,587 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,185 Дин.) | 643 Дин. | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (2,427 Дин.) | 445 Дин. | + 445% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (5,276 Дин.) | 9,874 Дин. | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (4,768 Дин.) | 4,081 Дин. | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (9,424 Дин.) | 9,180 Дин. | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (12,319 Дин.) | 12,002 Дин. | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 68% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,996 (2,490,938 Дин.) | 1,993,000 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (84 Дин.) | 155 Дин. | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (8,620 Дин.) | 3,024 Дин. | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 124% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (783 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (2,179 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | + 401% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (11,867 Дин.) | 2,481 Дин. | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (711 Дин.) | 386 Дин. | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (379 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (547 Дин.) | 365 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (384 Дин.) | 141 Дин. | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (200 Дин.) | 164 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (2,368 Дин.) | 504 Дин. | + 369% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 102% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (4,885 Дин.) | 1,815 Дин. | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (2,665 Дин.) | 864 Дин. | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (23,915 Дин.) | 3,000 Дин. | + 697% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (8,151 Дин.) | 3,587 Дин. | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,274 Дин.) | 473 Дин. | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (520 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (630 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (43,907 Дин.) | 62,759 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (20 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (5,777 Дин.) | 2,775 Дин. | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (876 Дин.) | 322 Дин. | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 111% more expensive than in Serbia
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