Cost of living in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 55% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 58% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Novi Sad | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 783 Дин. ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 531 Дин. ($4.92) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 259 Дин. ($2.40) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Дин. ($1.11) | $0.89 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Дин. ($1.93) | $3.03 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 148 Дин. ($1.37) | $3.45 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 Дин. ($3.49) | $5.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 102 Дин. ($0.94) | $4.14 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 72 Дин. ($0.67) | $2.86 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 82 Дин. ($0.76) | $1.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 704 Дин. ($7) | $10 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 139 Дин. ($1.29) | $2.30 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 Дин. ($0.43) | $2.83 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 70% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Novi Sad | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 69,912 Дин. ($648) | $2,647 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,060 Дин. ($492) | $1,538 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,026 Дин. ($139) | $220 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 47,752 Дин. ($443) | $1,288 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,432 Дин. ($310) | $846 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,468 Дин. ($97) | $126 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,462 Дин. ($14) | $74 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,268 Дин. ($308) | $264 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,103 Дин. ($121) | $184 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 645 Дин. ($5.98) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 420 Дин. ($3.90) | $26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Novi Sad (Serbia) is about the same as in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Novi Sad | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,077 Дин. ($75) | $52 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,840 Дин. ($36) | $40 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,349 Дин. ($96) | $94 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,365 Дин. ($68) | $78 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 41% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Novi Sad | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,541,760 Дин. ($23,558) | $30,790 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Дин. ($1.53) | $0.97 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,235 Дин. ($21) | $59 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 789 Дин. ($7) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 46% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Novi Sad | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 697 Дин. ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,737 Дин. ($25) | $106 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 421 Дин. ($3.90) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 433 Дин. ($4.01) | $4.95 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 419 Дин. ($3.88) | $4.42 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Дин. ($1.39) | $4.04 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Дин. ($1.98) | $1.57 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 547 Дин. ($5.07) | $19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Novi Sad (Serbia) is 54% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Novi Sad | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,004 Дин. ($19) | $60 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 773 Дин. ($7) | $24 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,298 Дин. ($21) | $202 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,972 Дин. ($28) | $64 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 585 Дин. ($5.42) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 192 Дин. ($1.78) | $4.82 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222 Дин. ($2.06) | $4.15 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $410 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. ($0.11) | $0.33 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,858 Дин. ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Дин. ($3.00) | $8 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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