Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
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Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in United States is 115% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (2,032 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (1,092 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (633 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (118 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.95 (542 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.69 (513 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | + 177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (758 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.66 (510 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | + 335% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.49 (273 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 179% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (339 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 316% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,740 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 143% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (304 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (326 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | + 327% | |
Housing | + 141% | |||
Housing in United States is 141% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,826 (309,197 Дин.) | 135,216 Дин. | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,140 (234,083 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (24,198 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,885 (206,258 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,443 (157,878 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | + 181% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (15,990 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | + 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (6,971 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | + 161% | |
40” flat screen tv | $298 (32,563 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (14,882 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (1,477 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (3,415 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | + 380% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in United States is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (5,887 Дин.) | 10,465 Дин. | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (4,932 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (10,223 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (12,999 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in United States is 70% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,899 (3,052,375 Дин.) | 2,702,540 Дин. | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (115 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (8,665 Дин.) | 2,929 Дин. | + 196% | |
Personal Care | + 112% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 112% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (919 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (2,180 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 274% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $138 (15,119 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 459% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (926 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (526 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (685 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.72 (517 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | + 129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (246 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (2,946 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | + 258% | |
Entertainment | + 94% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 94% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
United States | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (6,029 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (3,025 Дин.) | 1,389 Дин. | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (21,337 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | + 462% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (9,795 Дин.) | 4,137 Дин. | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (1,487 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (570 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 162% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (686 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 174% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $552 (60,404 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (23 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (5,933 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (1,094 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | + 173% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 101% more expensive than in Serbia
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