Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
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| Food | + 130% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 130% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (1,964 Дин.) | 1,121 Дин. | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (1,035 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.12 (575 Дин.) | 342 Дин. | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (113 Дин.) | 122 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (380 Дин.) | 193 Дин. | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (507 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (732 Дин.) | 485 Дин. | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (449 Дин.) | 113 Дин. | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (226 Дин.) | 75 Дин. | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (380 Дин.) | 77 Дин. | + 393% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,757 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.28 (256 Дин.) | 137 Дин. | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.54 (286 Дин.) | 60 Дин. | + 376% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in United States is 231% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,546 (286,033 Дин.) | 90,896 Дин. | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (220,205 Дин.) | 54,522 Дин. | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (22,568 Дин.) | 16,755 Дин. | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,780 (199,977 Дин.) | 50,223 Дин. | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,339 (150,454 Дин.) | 32,407 Дин. | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (14,938 Дин.) | 9,954 Дин. | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (6,305 Дин.) | 1,372 Дин. | + 360% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (32,781 Дин.) | 33,472 Дин. | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (14,630 Дин.) | 13,275 Дин. | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (1,437 Дин.) | 737 Дин. | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (2,988 Дин.) | 630 Дин. | + 374% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (5,831 Дин.) | 10,343 Дин. | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (5,172 Дин.) | 5,190 Дин. | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (10,518 Дин.) | 10,124 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (13,469 Дин.) | 11,692 Дин. | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 92% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,313 (2,843,882 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (128 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (8,987 Дин.) | 3,150 Дин. | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 151% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (846 Дин.) | 609 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (2,094 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (14,513 Дин.) | 2,633 Дин. | + 451% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (846 Дин.) | 598 Дин. | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.29 (482 Дин.) | 366 Дин. | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.60 (629 Дин.) | 415 Дин. | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (482 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 (237 Дин.) | 270 Дин. | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (2,837 Дин.) | 670 Дин. | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 38% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (5,680 Дин.) | 2,280 Дин. | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (3,019 Дин.) | 1,008 Дин. | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (21,361 Дин.) | 5,969 Дин. | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (9,559 Дин.) | 3,809 Дин. | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (1,467 Дин.) | 688 Дин. | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (585 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (700 Дин.) | 234 Дин. | + 199% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $515 (57,845 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (20 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (5,701 Дин.) | 2,784 Дин. | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (1,024 Дин.) | 374 Дин. | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 119% more expensive than in Serbia
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