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

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Novi Sad is 35.8% more expensive than Sabac without rent, and 51.1% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Novi Sad is 34.5% more expensive than Sabac without rent, and 51% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.61 RSDย 971
$9.09 RSDย 917
5.72%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.46 RSDย 4,994
$26.97 RSDย 2,723
83.39%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.89 RSDย 1,099
$9.65 RSDย 974
12.85%
Cappuccino
$2.28 RSDย 230
$1.49 RSDย 150
53.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 RSDย 217
$1.75 RSDย 177
22.86%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.67 RSDย 168
$1.20 RSDย 121
39.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.99 RSDย 302
$2.31 RSDย 233
29.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 RSDย 373
$2.10 RSDย 212
76.19%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 RSDย 162
$1.39 RSDย 140
15.83%
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 RSDย 104
$0.60 RSDย 60.5
71.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.68 RSDย 270
$1.96 RSDย 198
36.73%
Eggs
$2.61 RSDย 264
$2.29 RSDย 231
13.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.91 RSDย 1,203
$7.47 RSDย 754
59.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.12 RSDย 719
$6.83 RSDย 690
4.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.71 RSDย 1,283
$11.06 RSDย 1,116
14.92%
Apples (1kg)
$1.25 RSDย 126
$1.33 RSDย 134
-6.02%
Banana (1kg)
$1.92 RSDย 194
$1.85 RSDย 187
3.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.56 RSDย 158
$1.74 RSDย 176
-10.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.52 RSDย 255
$2.32 RSDย 234
8.62%
Potato (1kg)
$0.99 RSDย 100
$1.11 RSDย 112
-10.81%
Onion (1kg)
$0.88 RSDย 89.0
$1.21 RSDย 123
-27.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.81 RSDย 81.9
$1.10 RSDย 111
-26.36%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 RSDย 66.5
$0.45 RSDย 45.60
46.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.34 RSDย 438
$3.98 RSDย 402
9.05%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.88 RSDย 796
$7.19 RSDย 726
9.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.90 RSDย 91.3
$0.67 RSDย 67.4
34.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 RSDย 223
$2.11 RSDย 213
4.74%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.95 RSDย 96.0
$0.91 RSDย 91.9
4.40%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.71 RSDย 2,495
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.89 RSDย 191
$1.09 RSDย 110
73.39%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.63 RSDย 63.9
$0.43 RSDย 43.20
46.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.23 RSDย 932
$5.06 RSDย 511
82.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.90 RSDย 192
$1.80 RSDย 181
5.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.0K RSDย 3.1M
$30.6K RSDย 3.1M
1.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RSDย 2.9M
$26.2K RSDย 2.6M
9.12%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$203 RSDย 20.5K
$158 RSDย 16.0K
28.48%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.17 RSDย 2,037
$19.34 RSDย 1,953
4.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.65 RSDย 3,599
$25.00 RSDย 2,525
42.60%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.89 RSDย 3,624
$24.03 RSDย 2,427
49.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.27 RSDย 1,440
$11.66 RSDย 1,177
22.38%
Cinema Ticket
$6.02 RSDย 608
$6.86 RSDย 693
-12.24%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$334 RSDย 33.7K
$182 RSDย 18.4K
83.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,365 RSDย 743.6K
$3,907 RSDย 394.5K
88.49%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$107 RSDย 10.8K
$62.1 RSDย 6,268
72.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.39 RSDย 4,583
$54.9 RSDย 5,546
-17.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$126 RSDย 12.7K
$117 RSDย 11.8K
8.08%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$140 RSDย 14.1K
$121 RSDย 12.2K
15.32%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$561 RSDย 56.6K
$234 RSDย 23.7K
139.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$458 RSDย 46.3K
$173 RSDย 17.4K
165.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,080 RSDย 109.0K
$349 RSDย 35.2K
209.30%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$771 RSDย 77.8K
$262 RSDย 26.5K
193.64%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,683 RSDย 371.9K
$1,956 RSDย 197.5K
88.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,696 RSDย 272.2K
$1,548 RSDย 156.3K
74.10%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,014 RSDย 102.4K
$995 RSDย 100.4K
1.98%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.31
8
-8.63%

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Last update for Novi Sad: January 13, 2026

Last update for Sabac: January 11, 2026

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