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

😐 Solo nomad: Novi Sad is 39.9% more expensive than Vrsac without rent, and 52.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Novi Sad is 42% more expensive than Vrsac without rent, and 57.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.99 RSD 1,014
$7.93 RSD 805
25.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.04 RSD 4,977
$28.77 RSD 2,920
70.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.9 RSD 1,106
$8.9 RSD 903
22.47%
Cappuccino
$2.37 RSD 240
$1.45 RSD 147
63.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 RSD 214
$1.59 RSD 161
32.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 RSD 174
$1.46 RSD 149
17.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.03 RSD 307
$1.71 RSD 173
77.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.67 RSD 373
$1.96 RSD 199
87.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.61 RSD 164
$1.01 RSD 103
59.41%
White Bread (500g)
$0.99 RSD 100
$0.64 RSD 65
54.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.69 RSD 273
$2.3 RSD 234
16.96%
Eggs
$2.7 RSD 274
$2.34 RSD 237
15.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.81 RSD 1,198
$8.98 RSD 912
31.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.89 RSD 700
$4.09 RSD 415
68.46%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.84 RSD 1,303
$10.56 RSD 1,072
21.59%
Apples (1kg)
$1.29 RSD 131
$0.85 RSD 86.1
51.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.83 RSD 186
$1.25 RSD 127
46.40%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.63 RSD 165
$1.39 RSD 141
17.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.52 RSD 256
$2.22 RSD 226
13.51%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 RSD 102
$0.76 RSD 77.2
32.89%
Onion (1kg)
$0.92 RSD 93.8
$0.71 RSD 72.3
29.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.74 RSD 75.5
$0.58 RSD 58.7
27.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 RSD 71.2
$0.71 RSD 72.4
-1.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.42 RSD 449
$4.32 RSD 439
2.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.1 RSD 822
$5.48 RSD 556
47.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.85 RSD 86.1
$0.76 RSD 77.6
11.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 RSD 217
$1.21 RSD 123
76.86%
🚌 Getting Around
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.01 RSD 103
$0.92 RSD 93.6
9.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.96 RSD 2,533
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-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.9 RSD 193
$1.86 RSD 189
2.15%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.63 RSD 63.7
$0.43 RSD 43.24
46.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.39 RSD 953
$9.61 RSD 975
-2.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.84 RSD 186
$1.8 RSD 183
2.22%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.3K RSD 3.1M
$31.1K RSD 3.2M
-2.61%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.6K RSD 2.9M
$26.7K RSD 2.7M
7.18%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$204 RSD 20.7K
$120 RSD 12.2K
70.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.67 RSD 1,996
$9.06 RSD 919
117.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.35 RSD 3,689
$34.64 RSD 3,515
4.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$36.69 RSD 3,723
$30.81 RSD 3,127
19.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.85 RSD 1,406
$16.86 RSD 1,711
-17.85%
Cinema Ticket
$6.19 RSD 628
$2.97 RSD 302
108.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$344 RSD 34.9K
$239 RSD 24.3K
43.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,243 RSD 735.1K
$5,129 RSD 520.6K
41.21%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$109 RSD 11.1K
$34.01 RSD 3,452
220.20%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$45.3 RSD 4,597
$26.24 RSD 2,663
72.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$126 RSD 12.8K
$88.6 RSD 8,987
42.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$137 RSD 13.9K
$122 RSD 12.4K
12.31%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$559 RSD 56.7K
$380 RSD 38.6K
46.95%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$464 RSD 47.1K
$295 RSD 30K
56.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,099 RSD 111.6K
$562 RSD 57K
95.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$777 RSD 78.9K
$419 RSD 42.5K
85.66%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,656 RSD 371K
$2,732 RSD 277.3K
33.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,620 RSD 265.9K
$2,070 RSD 210.1K
26.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Novi Sad
Vrsac
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$954 RSD 96.9K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.31
8
-8.63%

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Last update for Novi Sad: October 27, 2025

Last update for Vrsac: October 28, 2025

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