Cost of living in Serbia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,070 Дин. ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 550 Дин. ($5.26) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 296 Дин. ($2.83) | $4.33 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. ($0.97) | $0.88 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 170 Дин. ($1.63) | $2.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 149 Дин. ($1.43) | $3.99 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 Дин. ($3.79) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Дин. ($0.88) | $3.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. ($0.63) | $1.77 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. ($0.71) | $3.16 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 656 Дин. ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. ($1.19) | $1.94 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. ($0.42) | $2.02 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,137 Дин. ($632) | $2,270 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,616 Дин. ($436) | $1,626 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,638 Дин. ($121) | $177 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,641 Дин. ($427) | $1,624 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,649 Дин. ($236) | $1,155 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,278 Дин. ($89) | $108 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Дин. ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,370 Дин. ($367) | $296 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,297 Дин. ($118) | $118 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 646 Дин. ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 415 Дин. ($3.97) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,922 Дин. ($76) | $49 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,795 Дин. ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,881 Дин. ($94) | $86 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,763 Дин. ($103) | $112 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,150 Дин. ($19,060) | $23,027 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Дин. ($1.44) | $0.75 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,780 Дин. ($27) | $80 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 448 Дин. ($4.28) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 459 Дин. ($4.39) | $20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,555 Дин. ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 273 Дин. ($2.61) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 346 Дин. ($3.31) | $3.54 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 324 Дин. ($3.10) | $5.10 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Дин. ($1.40) | $3.56 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 171 Дин. ($1.63) | $1.84 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 422 Дин. ($4.04) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 Дин. ($19) | $45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 836 Дин. ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 Дин. ($25) | $222 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,963 Дин. ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 471 Дин. ($4.50) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 172 Дин. ($1.64) | $4.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 213 Дин. ($2.03) | $5.81 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,026 Дин. ($593) | $396 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,692 Дин. ($26) | $52 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Дин. ($3.11) | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in United States
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