- 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 | 1,054 Дин. ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 541 Дин. ($5.18) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 303 Дин. ($2.90) | $4.53 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 103 Дин. ($0.98) | $0.89 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 168 Дин. ($1.61) | $3.20 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 125 Дин. ($1.20) | $3.97 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 334 Дин. ($3.20) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 Дин. ($1.00) | $3.32 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Дин. ($0.57) | $1.61 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75 Дин. ($0.72) | $3.66 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 754 Дин. ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 124 Дин. ($1.18) | $1.92 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. ($0.44) | $2.13 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 69,623 Дин. ($667) | $2,048 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 41,144 Дин. ($394) | $1,575 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,000 Дин. ($173) | $177 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 39,648 Дин. ($380) | $1,586 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 25,258 Дин. ($242) | $1,130 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,366 Дин. ($90) | $119 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,336 Дин. ($13) | $48 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,444 Дин. ($388) | $328 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,606 Дин. ($111) | $120 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 676 Дин. ($6) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Дин. ($4.21) | $23 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,306 Дин. ($89) | $47 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,001 Дин. ($38) | $45 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,438 Дин. ($100) | $85 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,981 Дин. ($115) | $115 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,983,000 Дин. ($19,005) | $22,413 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Дин. ($1.49) | $0.78 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,956 Дин. ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 454 Дин. ($4.35) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 442 Дин. ($4.24) | $19 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,554 Дин. ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Дин. ($3.74) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 345 Дин. ($3.31) | $3.48 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 318 Дин. ($3.05) | $5.17 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 128 Дин. ($1.23) | $3.49 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 167 Дин. ($1.61) | $1.87 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 412 Дин. ($3.95) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,771 Дин. ($17) | $45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 908 Дин. ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,260 Дин. ($22) | $174 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,124 Дин. ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 536 Дин. ($5.14) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 196 Дин. ($1.87) | $4.90 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 196 Дин. ($1.87) | $5.95 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 67,739 Дин. ($649) | $423 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. ($0.13) | $0.37 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,893 Дин. ($28) | $53 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 305 Дин. ($2.92) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 53% cheaper than in United States
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