Cost of living in Serbia compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. ($9) | $19 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. ($3.39) | $5.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. ($1.38) | $1.09 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. ($2.29) | $4.92 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. ($1.69) | $4.81 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. ($4.17) | $7 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. ($1.07) | $4.67 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. ($0.89) | $2.52 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. ($0.74) | $3.12 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. ($1.34) | $2.74 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. ($0.70) | $3.05 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. ($1,235) | $2,985 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. ($765) | $2,210 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. ($138) | $219 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. ($765) | $1,960 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. ($514) | $1,472 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. ($104) | $149 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. ($24) | $63 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. ($377) | $295 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. ($139) | $136 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. ($7) | $31 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. ($78) | $54 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. ($90) | $93 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. ($114) | $121 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. ($24,680) | $27,744 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. ($1.73) | $1.06 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. ($27) | $83 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. ($5.32) | $21 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. ($25) | $139 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. ($5.51) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. ($4.76) | $4.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. ($4.69) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. ($2.06) | $4.78 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. ($2.56) | $2.24 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. ($8) | $28 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. ($22) | $55 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. ($13) | $28 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. ($35) | $200 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. ($38) | $89 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. ($7) | $13 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. ($1.99) | $5.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. ($2.28) | $6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. ($734) | $554 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. ($0.10) | $0.20 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. ($32) | $59 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. ($3.66) | $10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in United States
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