Cost of living in Serbia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,759 Дин. ($17) | $20 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 993 Дин. ($9) | $11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 408 Дин. ($3.84) | $5.42 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 146 Дин. ($1.37) | $1.05 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 301 Дин. ($2.84) | $4.32 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Дин. ($1.93) | $4.43 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 636 Дин. ($5.98) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Дин. ($1.29) | $3.96 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 110 Дин. ($1.04) | $2.06 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 90 Дин. ($0.84) | $3.25 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,372 Дин. ($13) | $17 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Дин. ($1.49) | $2.84 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 95 Дин. ($0.89) | $2.66 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 137,959 Дин. ($1,298) | $2,910 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 78,468 Дин. ($738) | $2,204 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,942 Дин. ($188) | $218 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 81,641 Дин. ($768) | $2,009 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,311 Дин. ($483) | $1,534 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,769 Дин. ($120) | $149 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,774 Дин. ($26) | $62 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. ($308) | $274 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,680 Дин. ($157) | $145 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,397 Дин. ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 867 Дин. ($8) | $32 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,469 Дин. ($89) | $57 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. ($40) | $54 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,975 Дин. ($103) | $99 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,542 Дин. ($118) | $137 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,509,890 Дин. ($23,610) | $29,106 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 201 Дин. ($1.89) | $0.97 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,487 Дин. ($23) | $78 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 716 Дин. ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. ($4.26) | $25 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,439 Дин. ($42) | $158 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. ($4.00) | $9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 483 Дин. ($4.54) | $4.84 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 526 Дин. ($4.95) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 221 Дин. ($2.08) | $4.88 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. ($2.16) | $2.41 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 896 Дин. ($8) | $29 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Serbia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,533 Дин. ($33) | $59 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,309 Дин. ($12) | $29 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,698 Дин. ($44) | $214 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,426 Дин. ($51) | $99 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 833 Дин. ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Дин. ($2.24) | $5.76 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Дин. ($3.03) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 79,285 Дин. ($746) | $507 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Дин. ($0.09) | $0.66 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,627 Дин. ($44) | $64 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 425 Дин. ($4.00) | $10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 48% cheaper than in United States
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