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Cost of Living in Zaječar

Zaječar, Zajecarski, Serbia · Population 48,621

▼ -16% vs Serbia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)дин46,681 ($432)
Couple, monthlyдин82,988 ($768)
Family of four, monthlyдин107,457 ($995)

Estimated Prices in Zaječar

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantдин496 ($4.59)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeдин1,983 ($18.36)per meal
Cappuccinoдин149 ($1.38)each
Monthly groceries (single person)дин11,236 ($104)per month
Monthly public transport passдин1,818 ($16.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentдин4,792 ($44.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)дин1,388 ($12.85)per month
Fitness club membershipдин1,388 ($12.85)per month
Cinema ticketдин364 ($3.37)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreдин19,597 ($181)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreдин13,633 ($126)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreдин40,899 ($379)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Zaječar is дин72,900 ($675) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of дин46,681 ($432) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly дин60,685 ($562) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (дин13,633 ($126)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Boljevac

28 km away · Zajecarski

Bor

29 km away · Borski

Negotin

39 km away · Borski

Sokobanja

44 km away · Zajecarski

Knjaževac

47 km away · Zajecarski

Žagubica

51 km away · Branicevski

Svrljig

56 km away · NiÅ¡avski

Aleksinac

62 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

Niš

NiÅ¡avski · pop. 183,164

дин52,272 ($484) / 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

Living in Zaječar

Zaječar is one of the key cities in Serbia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is дин46,681 ($432), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around дин13,633 ($126) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to дин107,457 ($995) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately дин82,988 ($768) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Zaječar is дин72,900 ($675). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least дин60,685 ($562) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zaječar expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated дин46,681 ($432) per month in Zaječar including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Serbia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Zaječar?
A net salary of around дин60,685 ($562) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zaječar with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zaječar is дин72,900 ($675).
How much is rent in Zaječar?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated дин19,597 ($181) per month in the city centre and дин13,633 ($126) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about дин40,899 ($379).
Is Zaječar cheaper than Serbia on average?
Yes — Zaječar is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Serbia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Zaječar?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at дин11,236 ($104) in Zaječar. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about дин496 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around дин149 ($1).
How do transport costs in Zaječar compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zaječar is estimated at дин1,818 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zaječar are estimates based on Serbia national averages adjusted for city size (population 48,621). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.