Cost of living in Serbia compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (¥2,597) | ¥1,008 | + 158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (¥1,288) | ¥770 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (¥756) | ¥516 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (¥230) | ¥214 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (¥503) | ¥325 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (¥308) | ¥575 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (¥1,034) | ¥1,153 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (¥206) | ¥534 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (¥168) | ¥379 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (¥132) | ¥301 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (¥1,998) | ¥1,458 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (¥243) | ¥204 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (¥127) | ¥171 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (¥194,169) | ¥276,874 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (¥110,610) | ¥142,363 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (¥22,374) | ¥20,749 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,415 Дин. (¥126,217) | ¥217,472 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (¥82,139) | ¥112,620 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (¥18,298) | ¥23,460 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (¥3,213) | ¥3,365 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (¥49,561) | ¥54,525 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (¥27,445) | ¥15,714 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (¥2,399) | ¥1,018 | + 136% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (¥1,159) | ¥1,314 | - 12% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (¥15,666) | ¥9,076 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (¥6,333) | ¥4,983 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (¥16,327) | ¥9,920 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (¥21,200) | ¥12,264 | + 73% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,604,060 Дин. (¥3,635,199) | ¥3,167,620 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (¥279) | ¥170 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,381 Дин. (¥3,324) | ¥9,646 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (¥1,675) | ¥1,610 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (¥738) | ¥2,993 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (¥7,369) | ¥6,000 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (¥530) | ¥1,442 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (¥694) | ¥1,000 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (¥893) | ¥600 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (¥390) | ¥251 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (¥427) | ¥203 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (¥1,373) | ¥4,236 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Serbia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (¥4,608) | ¥5,334 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (¥2,446) | ¥3,731 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (¥4,927) | ¥4,122 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (¥7,552) | ¥9,262 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (¥1,147) | ¥967 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (¥319) | ¥560 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (¥376) | ¥630 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (¥159,292) | ¥55,712 | + 186% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (¥15) | ¥52 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (¥5,937) | ¥8,480 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 440 Дин. (¥615) | ¥568 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,221 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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