Travel budget and cost of living in Serbia how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Serbia

Serbia: calculate your travel budget

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Serbia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Serbia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 42 for 2 ppl.
$ 12 per person
$ 2.9 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 991* (97272 RSD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 63 for 2 ppl.
$ 24 per person
$ 8.1 per person
$ 6.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 1921* (188538 RSD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 85 for 2 ppl.
$ 35 per person
$ 17 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2956* (290192 RSD)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Serbia in 2023

Cost of living: Serbia VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Serbia in 2023 is 42% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Serbia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Serbia compared to the national average.

Cities	/Serbia	View Details
Belgrade	15% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Belgrade
Novi Pazar	8% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Novi Pazar
Valjevo	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Valjevo
Sombor	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Sombor
Vrbas	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Vrbas
Novi Sad	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Novi Sad
Kragujevac	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kragujevac
Subotica	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Subotica
Zrenjanin	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Zrenjanin
Senta	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Senta
Lazarevac	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Lazarevac
Bor	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Bor
Gornji Milanovac	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Gornji Milanovac
Nis	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nis
Smederevo	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Smederevo
Jagodina	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Jagodina
Sremska Mitrovica	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sremska Mitrovica
Kraljevo	20% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kraljevo
Leskovac	20% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Leskovac
Zajecar	27% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Zajecar
Pirot	30% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Pirot

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Local prices in Serbia by expense type

Serbia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Serbia costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 8.1/person
($ 5.1 to $ 15)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 36)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 8.5/person
($ 7.6 to $ 9.6)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1 to $ 2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Serbia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Serbia costs 60% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 55/night
($ 55 to $ 55)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 127

2-star hotel

$ 57/night
($ 48 to $ 65)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 51 to $ 107)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

4-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 77 to $ 156)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 170/night
($ 127 to $ 232)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 679

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 45/month
($ 39 to $ 51)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137

Room with kitchen

$ 100/month
($ 69 to $ 220)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 112/month
($ 84 to $ 181)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Cottage or guest house

$ 71/month
($ 58 to $ 106)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269

Family room

$ 138/month
($ 100 to $ 220)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Serbia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Serbia costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

24% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Chicken

$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Tomatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Serbia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Serbia costs 32% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

63% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.3
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 15/24hrs
($ 4.8 to $ 121)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 35

Serbia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Serbia costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 6.1/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 10.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 16/hr
($ 8.1 to $ 27)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Serbia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Serbia costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.8 to $ 4.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1

Levi's jeans

$ 83
($ 32 to $ 133)

41% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59

Summer dress

$ 39
($ 22 to $ 63)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Belgrade

$ 165
(fair price: $ 128)

New York City → Belgrade

$ 841
(fair price: $ 688)

Dublin → Belgrade

$ 211
(fair price: $ 175)

Chicago → Belgrade

$ 979
(fair price: $ 842)

Manchester → Belgrade

$ 237
(fair price: $ 196)

Toronto (Ontario) → Belgrade

$ 1026
(fair price: $ 895)

About the information on the cost of living in Serbia

The information about the cost of living in Serbia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Serbia updated on 22-09-2023.

Travel budget and cost of living in Serbia how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Serbia

Serbia: calculate your travel budget

Serbia: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Serbia in 2023

Cost of living: Serbia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Serbia by city

Local prices in Serbia by expense type

Serbia: Restaurant budget

Serbia: Hotel and accommodation budget

Serbia: Supermarket food budget

Serbia: Public and private transport budget

Serbia: Leisure activity budget

Serbia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Serbia

Low budget
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Average budget
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High budget
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