Cost of Living in Nis
Summary of cost of living in Nis, Serbia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,190.4 (217,885.4 din), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $625.3 (62,204.4 din), excluding rent.
- Nis is 62.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Nis is, on average, 92.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 750.00 din | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 3,455.00 din | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,030.00 din | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 350.00 din | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 380.00 din | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 203.08 din | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 226.67 din | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 169.09 din | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 120.38 din | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 70.08 din | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 83.41 din | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 240.67 din | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 356.73 din | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 294.84 din | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 540.97 din | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 52.62 din | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 79.58 din | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 68.21 din | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 82.40 din | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 40.82 din | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 38.82 din | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 65.97 din | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 57.13 din | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 650.00 din | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 73.86 din | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 205.21 din | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 450.00 din | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 80.00 din | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 2,600.00 din | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 185.00 din | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 96.56 din | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 850.00 din | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 183.62 din | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,195,907.43 din | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 2,636,958.74 din | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 16,054.97 din | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 2,005.62 din | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 2,277.41 din | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,950.00 din | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,585.71 din | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 500.00 din | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 24,966.25 din | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 515,000.00 din | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 9,653.06 din | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,841.27 din | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 10,419.29 din | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 11,887.15 din | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 40,366.71 din | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 28,863.69 din | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 60,201.64 din | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 42,420.19 din | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,169.70 din | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 17,515.39 din | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 90,937.38 din | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.32 | |
Prices in Nis
This city had 593 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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As an Indian visiting SE Europe and Balkans for the first time, I started my journey here.
Numbeo started from and is based in Belgrade, so I was curious to experience the city and country where this whole project started.
The cost of living for products and services is quite accurate, except for the rents and salaries (both are way higher and way lower respectively).
Russians and Turks are pumping insane amounts of money into residential developments, especially the riverfront area near Gallerija Mall where huge towers are being built at a fast pace.
In general the cost of living is the highest of all the ex YU countries and SE Europe, even more than Tirana.
People are closed off to any social interactions even if they do speak English, or if you try to speak Serbian.
This is typical of all Slavic cultures, but is worsened here by the ultra nationalistic government and of course the ethnic tensions/war.
Novi Sad and Nis are the 2nd and 3rd cities, connected to Belgrade by bus and train.
You can also travel down to Montenegro by train
On the positive side, I believe the entire public transit of buses and trams is totally free (like Tallinn and Luxembourg).
It is the biggest city in Europe without a subway/metro though.
Food is delicious, but again the most expensive in Balkans - some fine dine restaurants can cost upto RSD 10,000 per meal which is like 100 euros for 2 people which is almost par with many cities in Western Europe.
Finally for someone looking to move here or settle down/retire, would not recommend it because ultimately it's a xenophobic culture.
The Kosovo issue is still fresh in the hearts and minds, and given their cosying up to Russia and China, and NATO presence over in Kosovo, it would not be a good decision if things go south (think Ukraine/Russia pt. 2)