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

😐 Solo nomad: Novi Sad is 22.9% more expensive than Nis without rent, and 41.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Novi Sad is 28.6% more expensive than Nis without rent, and 38.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.99 RSD 1,014
$7.21 RSD 732
38.56%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.04 RSD 4,977
$29.72 RSD 3,016
65.01%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.9 RSD 1,106
$9.85 RSD 999
10.66%
Cappuccino
$2.37 RSD 240
$2.01 RSD 204
17.91%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 RSD 214
$1.83 RSD 186
15.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 RSD 174
$1.24 RSD 126
38.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.03 RSD 307
$2.5 RSD 254
21.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.67 RSD 373
$3.04 RSD 309
20.72%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 RSD 164
$1.28 RSD 130
25.78%
White Bread (500g)
$0.99 RSD 100
$0.74 RSD 75.6
33.78%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.69 RSD 273
$1.79 RSD 182
50.28%
Eggs
$2.7 RSD 274
$2.51 RSD 255
7.57%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.81 RSD 1,198
$7.87 RSD 799
50.06%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.89 RSD 700
$6.74 RSD 684
2.23%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.84 RSD 1,303
$11.5 RSD 1,167
11.65%
Apples (1kg)
$1.29 RSD 131
$1.19 RSD 121
8.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.83 RSD 186
$1.76 RSD 179
3.98%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.63 RSD 165
$1.44 RSD 146
13.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.52 RSD 256
$1.79 RSD 181
40.78%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 RSD 102
$1.07 RSD 108
-5.61%
Onion (1kg)
$0.92 RSD 93.8
$1.12 RSD 114
-17.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.74 RSD 75.5
$0.58 RSD 59
27.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 RSD 71.2
$0.61 RSD 61.8
14.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.42 RSD 449
$4.07 RSD 413
8.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.1 RSD 822
$7.01 RSD 712
15.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 RSD 86.1
$0.75 RSD 75.8
13.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 RSD 217
$2.05 RSD 208
4.39%
🚌 Getting Around
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.01 RSD 103
$0.81 RSD 81.7
24.69%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.96 RSD 2,533
$26.02 RSD 2,640
-4.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.9 RSD 193
$1.51 RSD 153
25.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.63 RSD 63.7
$0.46 RSD 46.56
36.96%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.39 RSD 953
$6.92 RSD 702
35.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.84 RSD 186
$1.77 RSD 180
3.95%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.3K RSD 3.1M
$30.6K RSD 3.1M
-1.13%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RSD 2.9M
$26.5K RSD 2.7M
7.80%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$204 RSD 20.7K
$140 RSD 14.2K
45.74%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.67 RSD 1,996
$17 RSD 1,725
15.71%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.35 RSD 3,689
$22.46 RSD 2,280
61.84%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.69 RSD 3,723
$29.21 RSD 2,965
25.61%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.85 RSD 1,406
$19.17 RSD 1,945
-27.75%
Cinema Ticket
$6.19 RSD 628
$4.85 RSD 492
27.63%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$344 RSD 34.9K
$233 RSD 23.7K
47.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,243 RSD 735.1K
$5,094 RSD 516.9K
42.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$109 RSD 11.1K
$90.3 RSD 9,160
20.65%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.3 RSD 4,597
$46.02 RSD 4,671
-1.56%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$126 RSD 12.8K
$94.4 RSD 9,581
33.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$137 RSD 13.9K
$101 RSD 10.3K
35.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$559 RSD 56.7K
$405 RSD 41.1K
37.93%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 RSD 47.1K
$286 RSD 29K
62.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,099 RSD 111.6K
$558 RSD 56.6K
97.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$777 RSD 78.9K
$399 RSD 40.5K
94.77%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,656 RSD 371K
$2,610 RSD 264.9K
40.06%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,620 RSD 265.9K
$1,836 RSD 186.3K
42.71%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Novi Sad
Nis
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$954 RSD 96.9K
$805 RSD 81.7K
18.60%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.31
7.45
-1.88%

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Last update for Novi Sad: October 27, 2025

Last update for Nis: October 28, 2025

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