Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in United States is 49% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (2,115 Дин.) | 1,860 Дин. | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (1,166 Дин.) | 922 Дин. | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (614 Дин.) | 542 Дин. | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (114 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (489 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (490 Дин.) | 220 Дин. | + 122% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (784 Дин.) | 741 Дин. | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (477 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | + 223% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (238 Дин.) | 120 Дин. | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (325 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 242% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,704 Дин.) | 1,431 Дин. | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (316 Дин.) | 174 Дин. | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (300 Дин.) | 91 Дин. | + 229% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in United States is 139% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (323,700 Дин.) | 139,092 Дин. | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (248,192 Дин.) | 79,235 Дин. | + 213% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (23,944 Дин.) | 16,028 Дин. | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (220,980 Дин.) | 90,171 Дин. | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (168,342 Дин.) | 58,840 Дин. | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (15,985 Дин.) | 13,108 Дин. | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (6,907 Дин.) | 2,302 Дин. | + 200% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (31,564 Дин.) | 35,503 Дин. | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (15,642 Дин.) | 19,660 Дин. | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,539 Дин.) | 1,718 Дин. | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (3,210 Дин.) | 830 Дин. | + 287% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in United States is 8% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (6,156 Дин.) | 11,222 Дин. | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (5,627 Дин.) | 4,537 Дин. | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (10,474 Дин.) | 11,696 Дин. | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (14,101 Дин.) | 15,187 Дин. | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in United States is 68% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (3,059,601 Дин.) | 2,647,560 Дин. | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (106 Дин.) | 200 Дин. | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (7,945 Дин.) | 2,603 Дин. | + 205% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 79% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (1,026 Дин.) | 1,200 Дин. | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (2,276 Дин.) | 529 Дин. | + 331% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (15,004 Дин.) | 5,278 Дин. | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (1,002 Дин.) | 380 Дин. | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (539 Дин.) | 497 Дин. | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (705 Дин.) | 640 Дин. | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (531 Дин.) | 279 Дин. | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (254 Дин.) | 306 Дин. | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (3,165 Дин.) | 984 Дин. | + 222% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 77% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (6,164 Дин.) | 3,301 Дин. | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (3,203 Дин.) | 1,752 Дин. | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (22,244 Дин.) | 3,529 Дин. | + 530% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (10,662 Дин.) | 5,410 Дин. | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (1,571 Дин.) | 822 Дин. | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (600 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 162% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (782 Дин.) | 269 Дин. | + 190% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (54,495 Дин.) | 114,108 Дин. | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (40 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | + 269% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (7,130 Дин.) | 4,253 Дин. | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (1,098 Дин.) | 447 Дин. | + 146% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,911 prices entered by 2,405 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 81% more expensive than in Serbia
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