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Cost of Living in Niš

Niš, NiÅ¡avski, Serbia · Population 183,164

▼ -6% vs Serbia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)дин52,272 ($484)
Couple, monthlyдин93,053 ($862)
Family of four, monthlyдин120,610 ($1,117)

Estimated Prices in Niš

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantдин551 ($5.10)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeдин2,203 ($20.40)per meal
Cappuccinoдин165 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)дин12,485 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport passдин2,020 ($18.70)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentдин5,324 ($49.30)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)дин1,542 ($14.28)per month
Fitness club membershipдин1,542 ($14.28)per month
Cinema ticketдин404 ($3.74)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreдин22,356 ($207)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreдин15,552 ($144)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreдин46,656 ($432)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Niš is дин81,000 ($750) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of дин52,272 ($484) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly дин67,954 ($629) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (дин15,552 ($144)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Niška Banja

9 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Doljevac

15 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Merošina

15 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Gadžin Han

15 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Svrljig

21 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Žitorađa

21 km away · Toplicki

Prokuplje

27 km away · Toplicki

Aleksinac

29 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Other Major Cities in Serbia

Belgrade

Beograd · pop. 1,298,661

дин69,324 ($642) / mo

Novi Sad

Južno-Backi · pop. 325,511

дин55,650 ($515) / mo

Zemun

Beograd · pop. 177,908

дин52,272 ($484) / mo

Kragujevac

Å umadijski · pop. 150,623

дин52,272 ($484) / mo

Subotica

Severno-Backi · pop. 105,681

дин52,272 ($484) / mo

Šabac

Macvanski · pop. 105,432

дин52,272 ($484) / mo

Smederevo

Podunavski · pop. 97,930

дин52,272 ($484) / mo

Valjevo

Kolubarski · pop. 90,312

дин52,272 ($484) / mo

Living in Niš

Niš is one of the key cities in Serbia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is дин52,272 ($484), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around дин15,552 ($144) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to дин120,610 ($1,117) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately дин93,053 ($862) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Niš is дин81,000 ($750). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least дин67,954 ($629) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niš expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated дин52,272 ($484) per month in Niš including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Serbia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Niš?
A net salary of around дин67,954 ($629) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Niš with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Niš is дин81,000 ($750).
How much is rent in Niš?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated дин22,356 ($207) per month in the city centre and дин15,552 ($144) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about дин46,656 ($432).
Is Niš cheaper than Serbia on average?
Yes — Niš is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Serbia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Niš?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at дин12,485 ($116) in Niš. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about дин551 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around дин165 ($2).
How do transport costs in Niš compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Niš is estimated at дин2,020 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Niš are estimates based on Serbia national averages adjusted for city size (population 183,164). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.