Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 999 Дин. (¥1,200) | ¥1,557 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 790 Дин. (¥949) | ¥786 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 394 Дин. (¥473) | ¥432 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Дин. (¥163) | ¥216 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (¥301) | ¥340 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 157 Дин. (¥189) | ¥671 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 563 Дин. (¥677) | ¥838 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Дин. (¥119) | ¥1,007 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Дин. (¥97) | ¥467 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (¥95) | ¥259 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 861 Дин. (¥1,034) | ¥1,265 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (¥177) | ¥196 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Дин. (¥82) | ¥232 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 125,737 Дин. (¥151,030) | ¥199,016 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,671 Дин. (¥82,485) | ¥123,874 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (¥18,127) | ¥27,749 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 62,151 Дин. (¥74,653) | ¥187,909 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,526 Дин. (¥48,678) | ¥76,748 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (¥13,639) | ¥19,268 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,344 Дин. (¥2,815) | ¥4,419 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (¥49,635) | ¥43,152 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (¥18,345) | ¥17,240 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (¥1,086) | ¥1,276 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (¥855) | ¥3,024 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,692 Дин. (¥12,843) | ¥6,406 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,268 Дин. (¥6,328) | ¥4,163 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,864 Дин. (¥13,049) | ¥10,450 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,590 Дин. (¥17,524) | ¥10,842 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (¥2,162,088) | ¥3,145,430 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (¥221) | ¥167 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,906 Дин. (¥3,490) | ¥13,986 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (¥834) | ¥2,497 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (¥700) | ¥1,967 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (¥3,250) | ¥5,747 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (¥725) | ¥650 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (¥626) | ¥938 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (¥617) | ¥702 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (¥271) | ¥218 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (¥337) | ¥216 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (¥989) | ¥3,927 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (¥2,952) | ¥3,650 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,267 Дин. (¥1,522) | ¥3,606 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (¥4,564) | ¥9,510 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,802 Дин. (¥5,768) | ¥5,233 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (¥894) | ¥984 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 221 Дин. (¥265) | ¥609 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 245 Дин. (¥294) | ¥564 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (¥96,550) | ¥106,060 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (¥60) | ¥56 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,538 Дин. (¥4,249) | ¥12,147 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 412 Дин. (¥495) | ¥600 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,137 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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