Cost of Living in Serbia
Summary of cost of living in Serbia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are ₽172,639.4 (244,812.0 din), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are ₽49,673.3 (70,439.5 din), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Serbia is, on average, 38.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Serbia is, on average, 67.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₽705.19 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₽3,311.43 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₽827.86 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₽211.56 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₽246.82 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₽165.27 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₽166.82 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₽128.31 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₽99.06 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₽56.43 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₽77.16 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₽188.27 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₽317.69 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₽226.33 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₽429.70 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₽46.15 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₽62.23 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₽57.97 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₽74.41 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₽31.58 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₽24.25 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₽54.38 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₽48.25 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₽493.63 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₽60.38 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₽118.51 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₽324.39 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₽52.89 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₽176.30 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₽141.04 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₽113.49 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₽846.23 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₽131.84 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₽2,256,239.79 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₽1,870,667.70 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₽13,787.17 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₽1,532.14 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₽2,198.41 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₽2,573.99 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₽1,106.17 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₽493.63 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₽25,212.20 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₽648,723.87 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₽7,324.42 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₽3,110.41 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₽8,053.77 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₽9,182.66 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₽36,270.68 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₽27,017.61 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₽67,642.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₽50,155.59 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₽21,308.84 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₽14,851.22 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₽69,121.07 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.99 | |
Prices in Serbia
This country had 4977 entries in the past 12 months by 415 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2026
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Last update: 20 May 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 |
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| Belgrade | 47.7 | 19.4 | 34.8 | 42.4 | 52.0 | 72.7 | |
| Novi Sad | 45.3 | 12.9 | 30.6 | 41.9 | 45.1 | 70.9 | |
| Nis | 36.4 | 7.9 | 23.4 | 33.7 | 34.6 | 77.6 |
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