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

😐 Solo nomad: Novi Sad is 1.9% more expensive than Leskovac without rent, and 14.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Novi Sad is 4.5% more expensive than Leskovac without rent, and 15% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.05 RSD 1,020
$9.75 RSD 989
3.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50 RSD 5,077
$50.3 RSD 5,108
-0.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.71 RSD 1,087
$11.94 RSD 1,212
-10.30%
Cappuccino
$2.27 RSD 230
$2.13 RSD 216
6.57%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 RSD 216
$2.16 RSD 219
-1.85%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.69 RSD 172
$1.51 RSD 154
11.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.94 RSD 298
$2.45 RSD 249
20.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.72 RSD 378
$2.99 RSD 303
24.41%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 RSD 163
$1.46 RSD 148
10.27%
White Bread (500g)
$0.99 RSD 100
$0.95 RSD 96.8
4.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.78 RSD 282
$2.97 RSD 301
-6.40%
Eggs
$2.55 RSD 259
$2.97 RSD 301
-14.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.77 RSD 1,195
$11.51 RSD 1,168
2.26%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.85 RSD 695
$7.56 RSD 767
-9.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.37 RSD 1,256
$13.04 RSD 1,323
-5.14%
Apples (1kg)
$1.23 RSD 125
$1.38 RSD 140
-10.87%
Banana (1kg)
$1.92 RSD 195
$1.92 RSD 195
-
Oranges (1kg)
$1.57 RSD 160
$2.01 RSD 204
-21.89%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.43 RSD 247
$2.81 RSD 285
-13.52%
Potato (1kg)
$0.94 RSD 95.9
$1.07 RSD 108
-12.15%
Onion (1kg)
$0.89 RSD 90.2
$0.78 RSD 79.3
14.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.75 RSD 76.2
$0.94 RSD 95
-20.21%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 RSD 69.2
$0.8 RSD 80.8
-15.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.4 RSD 447
$3.17 RSD 322
38.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.92 RSD 804
$7.73 RSD 784
2.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 RSD 93
$0.89 RSD 90.2
3.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 RSD 224
$1.61 RSD 164
37.27%
🚌 Getting Around
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.03 RSD 105
$1.44 RSD 146
-28.47%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$25.35 RSD 2,573
$35.78 RSD 3,631
-29.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.96 RSD 199
$3.14 RSD 319
-37.58%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.63 RSD 64.1
$0.91 RSD 92.4
-30.77%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.32 RSD 946
$6.72 RSD 682
38.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.86 RSD 188
$1.89 RSD 192
-1.59%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K RSD 3.1M
$30.8K RSD 3.1M
-1.86%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K RSD 2.9M
$26.7K RSD 2.7M
5.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$204 RSD 20.7K
$205 RSD 20.8K
-0.49%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.27 RSD 2,057
$13.86 RSD 1,407
46.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.5 RSD 3,602
$33.05 RSD 3,354
7.41%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.85 RSD 3,638
$23.93 RSD 2,428
49.81%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.01 RSD 1,422
$20.03 RSD 2,032
-30.05%
Cinema Ticket
$6.24 RSD 633
$4.8 RSD 488
30.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$344 RSD 34.9K
$456 RSD 46.3K
-24.56%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,311 RSD 741.9K
$5,068 RSD 514.4K
44.24%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$109 RSD 11.1K
$102 RSD 10.4K
7.25%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.02 RSD 4,568
$41.95 RSD 4,257
7.32%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$122 RSD 12.4K
$113 RSD 11.5K
7.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$140 RSD 14.2K
$120 RSD 12.2K
16.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$561 RSD 57K
$343 RSD 34.8K
63.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$467 RSD 47.4K
$301 RSD 30.5K
55.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,073 RSD 108.9K
$467 RSD 47.4K
129.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$789 RSD 80.1K
$420 RSD 42.6K
88.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,677 RSD 373.1K
$2,635 RSD 267.4K
39.54%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 RSD 265.4K
$1,820 RSD 184.7K
43.69%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Novi Sad
Leskovac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$953 RSD 96.7K
$328 RSD 33.3K
190.79%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.31
5.59
30.77%

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

Last update for Novi Sad: November 4, 2025

Last update for Leskovac: November 5, 2025

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