PRICES IN SERBIA
Serbia is a small landlocked country located in the southeastern part of Europe. It borders 8 countries – Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Northern Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia. The population is about 7.1 million people.
The average salary in Serbia is about $1,210 per month ($865 after taxes), but living is much cheaper than in most European Union countries. The minimum wage from January 1 is 47,154 dinars ($425) monthly. At the current exchange rate, 1 Serbian dinar corresponds to 0.009 Amrican dollars.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Serbia in 2024.
PRICES IN SERBIA IN 2024
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 146.59 din/1.3 $ |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 84.58 din/0.8 $ |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 258.08 din/2.3 $ |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 273.96 din/2.5 $ |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 1,010.25 din/9 $ |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 737.27 din/6.7 $ |
| Apples (1 kg) | 123.22 din/1.1 $ |
| Banana (1 kg) | 189.90 din/1.7 $ |
| Orange (1 kg) | 173.55 din/1.6 $ |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 231.74 din/2.1 $ |
| Potato (1 kg) | 107.02 din/1 $ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 97.87 din/0.9 $ |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 77.29 din/0.7 $ |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 67.99 din/0.6 $ |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 700.00 din/6.3 $ |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 82.89 din/0.7 $ |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 169.31 din/1.5 $ |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 450.00 din/4 $ |
Important. Prices in Serbia, as well as wages and taxes, are significantly lower than the European Union average.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 80.00 din/0.7 $ |
| Monthly pass | 2,500.00 din/22.59 $ |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 96 din/0.87 $ |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 184.34 din/1.67 $ |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 18,646.66 din/168.49 $ |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 1,992.92 din/18 $ |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 2,989.05 din/27 $ |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 3,416.63 din/30.87 $ |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 1,547.46 din/14 $ |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 700.00 din/6.33 $ |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,386.88 din/84.82 $ |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 4,142.50 din/37.43 $ |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 11,089.35 din/100 $ |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 11,952.19 din/108 $ |
| Standard men's haircut | 896 din/8 $ |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 din/2 $ |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 221 din/2 $ |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 59,364.34 din/536.42 $ |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 109,148.49 din/986.27 $ |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Serbian cities.
In conclusion, Serbia has a comfortable climate, moderate prices, open and friendly people. However, Serbia has a shortage of jobs, relatively high level of corruption and some other economic problems.
Jobs in Serbia for foreigners are available mainly in the fields of construction, manufacturing, information technology, trade and tourism. It is possible to obtain a Serbian passport through the usual naturalization procedure only after 8 years of legal residence in the country (3 years with permanent residence permit).
RELATED ARTICLES:
