Cost of Living in Serbia
Summary of cost of living in Serbia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,528.4$ (252,067.6Дин), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 744.2$ (74,197.3Дин), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Serbia is, on average, 37.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Serbia is, on average, 66.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,000.00 Дин | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,593.37 Дин | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 1,100.00 Дин | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 300.00 Дин | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 350.00 Дин | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 233.15 Дин | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 225.08 Дин | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 174.52 Дин | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 539.18 Дин | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 77.58 Дин | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 113.90 Дин | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 267.08 Дин | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 463.02 Дин | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 327.87 Дин | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 576.52 Дин | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 61.09 Дин | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 86.68 Дин | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 78.81 Дин | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 104.47 Дин | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 46.25 Дин | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 37.07 Дин | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 78.15 Дин | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 69.79 Дин | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 Дин | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 85.45 Дин | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 173.75 Дин | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 450.00 Дин | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 80.00 Дин | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,764.00 Дин | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 220.00 Дин | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 160.93 Дин | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,200.00 Дин | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 700.87 Дин | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,104,850.35 Дин | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,739,324.88 Дин | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 20,018.89 Дин | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,102.74 Дин | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3,105.39 Дин | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,572.38 Дин | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,961.76 Дин | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 700.00 Дин | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 37,140.83 Дин | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 879,712.64 Дин | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 9,758.47 Дин | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,409.21 Дин | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 11,303.22 Дин | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 12,233.45 Дин | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 58,517.71 Дин | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 40,814.13 Дин | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 104,055.01 Дин | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 74,599.31 Дин | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 32,288.17 Дин | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 22,162.03 Дин | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 93,505.24 Дин | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.89 |
Prices in Serbia
This country had 7232 entries in the past 12 months by 607 different contributors.
Last update: 9 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 9 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 |
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| Belgrade | 46.5 | 20.6 | 35.2 | 41.6 | 50.8 | 63.3 | |
| Novi Sad | 44.5 | 15.0 | 31.5 | 41.2 | 43.8 | 59.6 | |
| Nis | 36.9 | 8.6 | 24.5 | 35.0 | 33.1 | 64.0 |
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