Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 103% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (1,533 Дин.) | 1,070 Дин. | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (827 Дин.) | 550 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (450 Дин.) | 296 Дин. | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (91 Дин.) | 102 Дин. | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (309 Дин.) | 169 Дин. | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (419 Дин.) | 149 Дин. | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (651 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (349 Дин.) | 92 Дин. | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (185 Дин.) | 66 Дин. | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (325 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 337% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (1,502 Дин.) | 656 Дин. | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (202 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (211 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in United States is 218% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,269 (236,209 Дин.) | 63,662 Дин. | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,621 (168,797 Дин.) | 45,616 Дин. | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (18,323 Дин.) | 12,638 Дин. | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,604 (166,964 Дин.) | 40,974 Дин. | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,148 (119,509 Дин.) | 24,649 Дин. | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (11,244 Дин.) | 9,278 Дин. | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (5,002 Дин.) | 1,558 Дин. | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (31,240 Дин.) | 38,370 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (12,150 Дин.) | 12,297 Дин. | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,104 Дин.) | 646 Дин. | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (2,287 Дин.) | 415 Дин. | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (5,025 Дин.) | 7,922 Дин. | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (4,636 Дин.) | 3,795 Дин. | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (8,982 Дин.) | 9,881 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (11,622 Дин.) | 10,763 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 66% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,197 (2,415,220 Дин.) | 2,139,670 Дин. | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (77 Дин.) | 149 Дин. | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (8,322 Дин.) | 2,780 Дин. | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 140% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (744 Дин.) | 448 Дин. | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (2,092 Дин.) | 459 Дин. | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (11,329 Дин.) | 2,555 Дин. | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (689 Дин.) | 273 Дин. | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (373 Дин.) | 346 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (539 Дин.) | 324 Дин. | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (375 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (193 Дин.) | 171 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (2,245 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 101% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (4,703 Дин.) | 1,950 Дин. | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (2,561 Дин.) | 836 Дин. | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $222 (23,120 Дин.) | 2,600 Дин. | + 789% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (7,843 Дин.) | 2,963 Дин. | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,257 Дин.) | 471 Дин. | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (502 Дин.) | 172 Дин. | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (603 Дин.) | 213 Дин. | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (40,795 Дин.) | 62,026 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (24 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (5,406 Дин.) | 2,692 Дин. | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (844 Дин.) | 325 Дин. | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 115% more expensive than in Serbia
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