- Cost of Living
- Serbia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Serbia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,021 Дин. ($10) | $14 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 528 Дин. ($5.10) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 311 Дин. ($3.01) | $4.58 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Дин. ($0.96) | $0.89 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 170 Дин. ($1.64) | $3.17 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 Дин. ($1.18) | $4.04 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 343 Дин. ($3.31) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Дин. ($1.02) | $3.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. ($0.55) | $1.59 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75 Дин. ($0.72) | $3.38 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 694 Дин. ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 121 Дин. ($1.17) | $1.92 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. ($0.44) | $2.12 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 69,147 Дин. ($668) | $2,036 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,786 Дин. ($403) | $1,572 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,995 Дин. ($174) | $178 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,526 Дин. ($382) | $1,573 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,281 Дин. ($244) | $1,125 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,937 Дин. ($96) | $123 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,692 Дин. ($16) | $48 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,777 Дин. ($365) | $335 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,317 Дин. ($119) | $118 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 704 Дин. ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 493 Дин. ($4.76) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,456 Дин. ($101) | $47 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,976 Дин. ($38) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,780 Дин. ($94) | $85 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,810 Дин. ($95) | $115 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,140,290 Дин. ($20,667) | $22,261 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 Дин. ($1.47) | $0.77 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,023 Дин. ($29) | $85 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 480 Дин. ($4.64) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 438 Дин. ($4.23) | $19 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,526 Дин. ($24) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 419 Дин. ($4.05) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 324 Дин. ($3.13) | $3.51 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 302 Дин. ($2.92) | $5.09 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 121 Дин. ($1.17) | $3.45 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 183 Дин. ($1.77) | $1.86 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 444 Дин. ($4.28) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,837 Дин. ($18) | $45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 898 Дин. ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,113 Дин. ($20) | $173 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,168 Дин. ($31) | $79 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 492 Дин. ($4.75) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. ($1.89) | $4.87 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Дин. ($1.81) | $5.88 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 65,673 Дин. ($634) | $427 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. ($0.13) | $0.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,091 Дин. ($30) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 301 Дин. ($2.91) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in United States
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