Cost of Living Comparison Between Nis and Novi Sad Cost of Living Comparison Between Nis and Novi Sad

🙂 Solo nomad: Nis is 17.4% cheaper than Novi Sad without rent, and 27.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Nis is 20.2% cheaper than Novi Sad without rent, and 29% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.44 RSD 752
$9.83 RSD 994
-24.31%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.91 RSD 3,025
$49.02 RSD 4,957
-38.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.03 RSD 1,014
$10.75 RSD 1,087
-6.70%
Cappuccino
$1.93 RSD 195
$2.30 RSD 233
-16.09%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.83 RSD 185
$2.19 RSD 221
-16.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 RSD 130
$1.66 RSD 167
-22.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.41 RSD 243
$2.88 RSD 291
-16.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 RSD 305
$3.67 RSD 371
-17.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.34 RSD 136
$1.57 RSD 158
-14.65%
White Bread (500g)
$0.74 RSD 75.3
$0.98 RSD 99.4
-24.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.85 RSD 187
$2.77 RSD 280
-33.21%
Eggs
$2.52 RSD 255
$2.59 RSD 262
-2.70%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.14 RSD 823
$12.17 RSD 1,231
-33.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.81 RSD 688
$6.92 RSD 700
-1.59%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.85 RSD 1,199
$12.76 RSD 1,290
-7.13%
Apples (1kg)
$1.15 RSD 116
$1.28 RSD 130
-10.16%
Banana (1kg)
$1.79 RSD 181
$1.85 RSD 187
-3.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.52 RSD 154
$1.64 RSD 166
-7.32%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.81 RSD 184
$2.50 RSD 253
-27.60%
Potato (1kg)
$1.08 RSD 109
$1.01 RSD 102
6.93%
Onion (1kg)
$1.09 RSD 110
$0.93 RSD 94.5
17.20%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.58 RSD 59.1
$0.81 RSD 82.4
-28.40%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 RSD 61.5
$0.64 RSD 64.5
-4.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.23 RSD 427
$4.36 RSD 441
-2.98%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.98 RSD 706
$7.97 RSD 806
-12.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.73 RSD 74.1
$0.91 RSD 92.2
-19.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 RSD 215
$2.25 RSD 228
-5.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.75 RSD 76.2
$1.00 RSD 102
-25.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.30 RSD 2,660
$25.14 RSD 2,542
4.61%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.52 RSD 154
$1.98 RSD 200
-23.23%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.43 RSD 43.15
$0.68 RSD 68.5
-36.76%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.00 RSD 708
$9.30 RSD 941
-24.73%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.81 RSD 183
$1.85 RSD 187
-2.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.2K RSD 3.2M
$30.5K RSD 3.1M
2.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K RSD 2.8M
$28.6K RSD 2.9M
-4.70%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$141 RSD 14.2K
$208 RSD 21.0K
-32.27%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.16 RSD 1,736
$19.77 RSD 1,999
-13.20%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.59 RSD 2,284
$35.55 RSD 3,595
-36.46%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.50 RSD 2,983
$36.83 RSD 3,725
-19.90%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.03 RSD 1,924
$13.82 RSD 1,397
37.70%
Cinema Ticket
$4.91 RSD 497
$6.12 RSD 619
-19.77%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$239 RSD 24.2K
$339 RSD 34.3K
-29.59%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,120 RSD 517.8K
$7,209 RSD 729.1K
-28.98%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.4 RSD 9,039
$110 RSD 11.1K
-18.78%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$47.06 RSD 4,759
$45.54 RSD 4,606
3.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$93.8 RSD 9,482
$123 RSD 12.5K
-23.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$100 RSD 10.2K
$138 RSD 14.0K
-27.27%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$397 RSD 40.1K
$556 RSD 56.2K
-28.64%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$289 RSD 29.2K
$458 RSD 46.3K
-36.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$573 RSD 57.9K
$1,105 RSD 111.8K
-48.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$414 RSD 41.8K
$774 RSD 78.3K
-46.56%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,612 RSD 264.1K
$3,676 RSD 371.7K
-28.95%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,841 RSD 186.2K
$2,633 RSD 266.3K
-30.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Nis
Novi Sad
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$849 RSD 85.8K
$1,003 RSD 101.4K
-15.32%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.45
7.31
1.92%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Nis: March 2, 2026

Last update for Novi Sad: March 2, 2026

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