Cost of living
Novi Sad compared to Central Serbia
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Overview comparison
Novi SadCentral Serbia
Consumer prices in Central Serbia are roughly 0% higher than in Novi Sad.
Cost of living
| Item | Novi Sad | Central Serbia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,200 | 790 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,648 | 2,468 |
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| Without rent one person | 585 | 516 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,710 | 1,427 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 437.56 | 553.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,218.25 | 801.99 |
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| Food person | 403 | 313 |
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| Food family | 807 | 744 |
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| Transport person | 42.2 | 61.55 |
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| Transport family | 131.11 | 200.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.96 years | 89.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Novi Sad | Central Serbia |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.75 | 10.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 50.32 | 43.42 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.95 | 8.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 | 2.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.9 | 1.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.92 | 1.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Novi Sad | Central Serbia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 527.21 | 595.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 359 | 326.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,042.64 | 950.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 840.9 | 676.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.98 | 95.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 180.93 | 175.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.03 | 26.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Novi Sad | Central Serbia |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.58 | 5.27 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,940 | 2,754 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,415 | 2,275 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.76% | 17.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.83 | 7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 1.67 |
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Groceries
| Item | Novi Sad | Central Serbia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.52 | 2.85 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.82 | 8.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 6.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.46 | 12.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.38 | 2.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Novi Sad | Central Serbia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.3 | 30.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.56 | 6.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.89 | 29.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.95 | 6.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 99.39 | 84.45 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.4 | 122.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 338.18 | 330.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,371 | 7,034 |
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