Cost of living in United States compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 90% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (1,464 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (797 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (413 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (86 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (286 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (399 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (620 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (322 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (163 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (322 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 287% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (1,373 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (193 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (201 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in United States is 207% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (215,085 Дин.) | 60,441 Дин. | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (150,271 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (17,341 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (149,218 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,114 (108,401 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (10,971 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (4,862 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (26,338 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (12,440 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,027 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (2,100 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | + 429% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (4,553 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (4,214 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (8,490 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (10,631 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 52% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (2,293,246 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (62 Дин.) | 143 Дин. | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (7,222 Дин.) | 2,434 Дин. | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 123% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (700 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (1,603 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (10,898 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | + 381% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (640 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (338 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (480 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (354 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (177 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (2,097 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 117% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (4,468 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (2,457 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (19,919 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | + 692% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (7,758 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,198 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (490 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (568 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (40,918 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (50 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (4,788 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (803 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 105% more expensive than in Serbia
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