Cost of living in Serbia compared to United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,153 Дин. ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 632 Дин. ($5.60) | $9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 323 Дин. ($2.86) | $5.08 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Дин. ($1.05) | $0.99 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 199 Дин. ($1.76) | $3.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. ($1.10) | $4.41 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 443 Дин. ($3.92) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Дин. ($0.94) | $3.92 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Дин. ($0.60) | $1.95 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Дин. ($0.68) | $3.35 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 584 Дин. ($5.18) | $16 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 135 Дин. ($1.20) | $2.25 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Дин. ($0.46) | $2.49 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,903 Дин. ($779) | $2,528 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,103 Дин. ($435) | $1,959 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,415 Дин. ($128) | $202 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,783 Дин. ($432) | $1,772 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,033 Дин. ($275) | $1,345 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,038 Дин. ($80) | $138 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,293 Дин. ($11) | $57 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,654 Дин. ($289) | $302 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,775 Дин. ($113) | $136 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 516 Дин. ($4.57) | $26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,002 Дин. ($89) | $51 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. ($46) | $47 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,817 Дин. ($87) | $92 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,692 Дин. ($104) | $119 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. ($15,947) | $25,234 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Дин. ($1.47) | $1.05 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,150 Дин. ($28) | $76 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 609 Дин. ($5.39) | $7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. ($5.16) | $19 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,633 Дин. ($23) | $125 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. ($5.30) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Дин. ($3.24) | $4.16 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 415 Дин. ($3.68) | $5.52 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151 Дин. ($1.33) | $4.19 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 270 Дин. ($2.39) | $2.05 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 670 Дин. ($5.93) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,280 Дин. ($20) | $49 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,008 Дин. ($9) | $26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. ($53) | $192 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,809 Дин. ($34) | $83 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Дин. ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Дин. ($1.75) | $5.17 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 238 Дин. ($2.10) | $6 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. ($712) | $495 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Дин. ($0.31) | $0.17 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,784 Дин. ($25) | $54 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 372 Дин. ($3.29) | $9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 55% cheaper than in United States
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