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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Serbia
Spending runs from RSD 31,200 a month in the poorest fifth to RSD 181,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
RSD 75,600
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
RSD 31,200richest 20%
RSD 181,000
Where people spend money in Serbia
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Serbia in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 24.1% of spending here, or RSD 18,300 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 4.4 points more.
Typical spending takes 69% of the average wage
A typical person spends RSD 75,600 a month while the average take-home wage is RSD 109,000, so 31% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Serbia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Serbia against other countries
More expensive than 61% of countries
Where Serbia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs RSD 101,000 at world-middle prices costs RSD 115,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Serbia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Serbia?
A typical person in Serbia spends about RSD 75,600 a month — around RSD 907,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Serbia?
By spending, Serbia ranks #62 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about RSD 75,600 a month, the poorest 20% about RSD 31,200 and the richest 20% about RSD 181,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Serbia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Serbia is about $745 a month, or roughly $8,940 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Serbia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about RSD 31,200 a month per person, a typical one around RSD 75,600, and a comfortable life around RSD 105,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Serbia?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about RSD 18,300 a month (24% of spending). Then come housing (RSD 14,100, 19%) and transport (RSD 8,520, 11%).
Is the average salary in Serbia enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about RSD 75,600 a month, while the average take-home pay in Serbia is about RSD 109,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Serbia.
Is Serbia an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Serbia is more expensive than 67% of countries worldwide and ranks 33rd of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Serbia?
Serbia uses the Serbian Dinar (RSD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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