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

😐 Solo nomad: Novi Sad is 36.8% more expensive than Sabac without rent, and 55.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Novi Sad is 26.8% more expensive than Sabac without rent, and 54.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.83 RSD 994
$8.64 RSD 874
13.77%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.02 RSD 4,956
$26.83 RSD 2,713
82.71%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.75 RSD 1,087
$9.99 RSD 1,010
7.61%
Cappuccino
$2.30 RSD 233
$1.51 RSD 153
52.32%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.19 RSD 221
$1.74 RSD 176
25.86%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.66 RSD 167
$1.16 RSD 117
43.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.88 RSD 291
$2.43 RSD 246
18.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.67 RSD 371
$2.02 RSD 204
81.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.57 RSD 158
$1.37 RSD 138
14.60%
White Bread (500g)
$0.98 RSD 99.4
$0.66 RSD 66.4
48.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.77 RSD 280
$1.91 RSD 194
45.03%
Eggs
$2.59 RSD 262
$2.20 RSD 223
17.73%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.17 RSD 1,231
$7.35 RSD 743
65.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.92 RSD 700
$6.88 RSD 695
0.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.76 RSD 1,290
$11.03 RSD 1,116
15.68%
Apples (1kg)
$1.28 RSD 130
$1.34 RSD 136
-4.48%
Banana (1kg)
$1.85 RSD 187
$1.84 RSD 186
0.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.64 RSD 166
$1.72 RSD 174
-4.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.50 RSD 253
$2.31 RSD 234
8.23%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 RSD 102
$1.14 RSD 116
-11.40%
Onion (1kg)
$0.93 RSD 94.4
$1.20 RSD 121
-22.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.81 RSD 82.4
$1.06 RSD 107
-23.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 RSD 64.5
$0.48 RSD 48.99
33.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.36 RSD 441
$4.06 RSD 411
7.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.97 RSD 806
$7.08 RSD 716
12.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 RSD 92.2
$0.66 RSD 66.4
37.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 RSD 228
$2.10 RSD 212
7.14%
🚌 Getting Around
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.00 RSD 102
$0.91 RSD 91.7
9.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$25.14 RSD 2,542
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.98 RSD 200
$1.05 RSD 106
88.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 RSD 68.5
$0.42 RSD 42.48
61.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.30 RSD 940
$5.00 RSD 506
86.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.85 RSD 187
$1.74 RSD 176
6.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.5K RSD 3.1M
$31.0K RSD 3.1M
-1.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RSD 2.9M
$26.3K RSD 2.7M
8.82%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$208 RSD 21.0K
$161 RSD 16.3K
29.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.77 RSD 1,999
$19.41 RSD 1,962
1.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$35.55 RSD 3,595
$24.40 RSD 2,467
45.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.83 RSD 3,724
$23.65 RSD 2,391
55.73%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.82 RSD 1,397
$11.67 RSD 1,180
18.42%
Cinema Ticket
$6.12 RSD 619
$6.67 RSD 674
-8.25%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$339 RSD 34.3K
$180 RSD 18.2K
88.94%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,209 RSD 728.9K
$3,888 RSD 393.1K
85.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$110 RSD 11.1K
$62.9 RSD 6,362
74.90%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.54 RSD 4,605
$54.5 RSD 5,507
-16.39%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$123 RSD 12.5K
$119 RSD 12.1K
3.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$138 RSD 14.0K
$119 RSD 12.1K
15.76%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$556 RSD 56.2K
$236 RSD 23.8K
135.86%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$458 RSD 46.3K
$175 RSD 17.7K
161.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,105 RSD 111.7K
$346 RSD 35.0K
219.24%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$774 RSD 78.2K
$262 RSD 26.5K
195.11%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,676 RSD 371.7K
$1,928 RSD 195.0K
90.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,633 RSD 266.3K
$1,559 RSD 157.6K
68.95%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Novi Sad
Sabac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,003 RSD 101.4K
$1,002 RSD 101.4K
0.01%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.31
8
-8.63%

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

Last update for Novi Sad: March 2, 2026

Last update for Sabac: March 1, 2026

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