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 (1,592 Дин.) | 1,237 Дин. | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (851 Дин.) | 539 Дин. | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (470 Дин.) | 300 Дин. | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (96 Дин.) | 101 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (324 Дин.) | 173 Дин. | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.05 (440 Дин.) | 123 Дин. | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (682 Дин.) | 420 Дин. | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (367 Дин.) | 86 Дин. | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (189 Дин.) | 70 Дин. | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (344 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 364% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (1,564 Дин.) | 644 Дин. | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.93 (210 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (222 Дин.) | 45 Дин. | + 390% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in United States is 208% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,241 (243,813 Дин.) | 67,956 Дин. | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,613 (175,434 Дин.) | 46,368 Дин. | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (19,229 Дин.) | 13,605 Дин. | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,604 (174,457 Дин.) | 46,306 Дин. | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,138 (123,801 Дин.) | 25,362 Дин. | + 388% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (12,286 Дин.) | 9,704 Дин. | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (5,147 Дин.) | 1,671 Дин. | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (32,460 Дин.) | 39,903 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (12,996 Дин.) | 13,604 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,181 Дин.) | 725 Дин. | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (2,426 Дин.) | 439 Дин. | + 453% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (5,304 Дин.) | 9,823 Дин. | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (4,798 Дин.) | 3,871 Дин. | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (9,414 Дин.) | 9,682 Дин. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (12,215 Дин.) | 12,424 Дин. | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 72% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,958 (2,497,382 Дин.) | 1,993,000 Дин. | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (84 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (8,681 Дин.) | 2,959 Дин. | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 127% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (779 Дин.) | 408 Дин. | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (2,156 Дин.) | 459 Дин. | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (11,984 Дин.) | 2,625 Дин. | + 356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (710 Дин.) | 386 Дин. | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (380 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (549 Дин.) | 367 Дин. | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (392 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (199 Дин.) | 164 Дин. | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (2,351 Дин.) | 441 Дин. | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 104% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (4,901 Дин.) | 1,864 Дин. | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (2,683 Дин.) | 913 Дин. | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (24,417 Дин.) | 2,834 Дин. | + 761% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (8,114 Дин.) | 3,444 Дин. | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,284 Дин.) | 494 Дин. | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (521 Дин.) | 171 Дин. | + 205% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (629 Дин.) | 216 Дин. | + 191% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (43,303 Дин.) | 62,759 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (23 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (5,732 Дин.) | 2,801 Дин. | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (882 Дин.) | 328 Дин. | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 115% more expensive than in Serbia
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