Cost of Living in Serbia
Summary of cost of living in Serbia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,485.9$ (251,083.0Дин), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 714.2$ (72,134.6Дин), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Serbia is, on average, 38.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Serbia is, on average, 67.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 Дин | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 4,500.00 Дин | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,100.00 Дин | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 300.00 Дин | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 350.00 Дин | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 225.73 Дин | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 225.03 Дин | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 173.56 Дин | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 140.32 Дин | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 77.90 Дин | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 112.85 Дин | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 264.94 Дин | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 452.59 Дин | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 324.65 Дин | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 595.49 Дин | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 62.99 Дин | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 88.71 Дин | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 81.59 Дин | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 99.62 Дин | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 44.82 Дин | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 36.80 Дин | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 77.62 Дин | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 68.02 Дин | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 Дин | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 86.07 Дин | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 180.99 Дин | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 450.00 Дин | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 80.00 Дин | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 2,500.00 Дин | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 Дин | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 160.93 Дин | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,200.00 Дин | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 185.21 Дин | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,201,354.99 Дин | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,659,709.88 Дин | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 19,974.76 Дин | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 2,158.96 Дин | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 3,006.34 Дин | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 3,620.58 Дин | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,539.89 Дин | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 700.00 Дин | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 37,183.66 Дин | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 912,118.33 Дин | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 10,624.63 Дин | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 4,448.28 Дин | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 11,403.01 Дин | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 13,371.88 Дин | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 51,944.13 Дин | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 38,987.34 Дин | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 97,069.87 Дин | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 68,900.93 Дин | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 30,420.69 Дин | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 20,773.27 Дин | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 95,010.18 Дин | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.16 | |
Prices in Serbia
This country had 4530 entries in the past 12 months by 384 different contributors.
Last update: 9 March 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 March 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Serbia
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 47.6 | 19.7 | 34.7 | 42.1 | 52.6 | 67.4 | |
| Novi Sad | 45.3 | 13.0 | 30.4 | 41.6 | 45.5 | 65.7 | |
| Nis | 37.3 | 7.9 | 23.7 | 35.2 | 34.9 | 71.7 |
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