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Cost of Living in Serbia

167 cities covered · Currency: RSD (дин) · Capital: Belgrade

Single person, monthlyдин55,650 ($515)
Couple, monthlyдин99,141 ($918)
Family of four, monthlyдин128,572 ($1,190)
Average net salaryдин85,860 ($795)

Average Prices in Serbia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantдин584 ($5.41)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeдин2,335 ($21.62)per meal
Cappuccinoдин175 ($1.62)each
Monthly groceries (single person)дин13,234 ($123)per month
Monthly public transport passдин2,141 ($19.82)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentдин5,644 ($52.26)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)дин1,635 ($15.14)per month
Fitness club membershipдин1,635 ($15.14)per month
Cinema ticketдин428 ($3.96)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreдин24,045 ($223)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreдин16,727 ($155)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreдин50,181 ($465)per month

Major Cities in Serbia

Belgrade

Beograd · pop. 1,298,661

Novi Sad

Južno-Backi · pop. 325,511

Niš

NiÅ¡avski · pop. 183,164

Zemun

Beograd · pop. 177,908

Kragujevac

Å umadijski · pop. 150,623

Subotica

Severno-Backi · pop. 105,681

Šabac

Macvanski · pop. 105,432

Smederevo

Podunavski · pop. 97,930

Valjevo

Kolubarski · pop. 90,312

Pančevo

Južno-Banatski · pop. 73,401

Sremska Mitrovica

Sremski · pop. 72,580

Stara Pazova

Sremski · pop. 71,931

Čačak

Moravicki · pop. 71,883

Požarevac

Branicevski · pop. 68,648

Zrenjanin

Srednje-Banatski · pop. 67,129

Kraljevo

RaÅ¡ki · pop. 66,688

Novi Pazar

RaÅ¡ki · pop. 66,527

Leskovac

Jablanicki · pop. 60,288

Užice

Zlatiborski · pop. 59,747

Kruševac

Pomoravski · pop. 58,745

Vranje

Pcinjski · pop. 55,214

Lazarevac

Beograd · pop. 55,146

Ruma

Sremski · pop. 54,339

Paraćin

Pomoravski · pop. 54,267

Cheapest Cities in Serbia

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City Comparisons in Serbia

Belgrade vs Novi Sad

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Serbia

Belgrade vs Niš

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Serbia

Novi Sad vs Zemun

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Serbia

Niš vs Zemun

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Serbia

Cost of Living by City Size in Serbia

Living costs in Serbia vary significantly depending on city size. Large metropolitan areas with populations over one million typically see housing costs 15–30% above the national average, while smaller towns can be 10–20% below it. The national baseline of дин55,650 ($515) per month represents a mid-sized city estimate.

Capital cities and major economic hubs command the highest rents and overall expenses. For budget-conscious residents, mid-sized cities offer a balance of amenities and affordability. Rural and small-town living remains the most economical option, though transport and service access may be limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of living in Serbia?
The estimated average monthly cost for a single person in Serbia is дин55,650 ($515), including rent outside the city centre. A family of four needs roughly дин128,572 ($1,190) per month.
Which city has the lowest cost of living in Serbia?
Pirot ranks among the most affordable cities in Serbia with a low cost-of-living multiplier.
What is the average salary in Serbia?
The estimated average net salary in Serbia is дин85,860 ($795) per month. Actual salaries vary significantly by profession, experience and city.
All figures are planning estimates for Serbia derived from national baselines. Individual city pages adjust these figures for city size. Methodology.