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

😐 Solo nomad: Novi Sad is 40.7% more expensive than Zrenjanin without rent, and 53.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Novi Sad is 36.5% more expensive than Zrenjanin without rent, and 56.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.08 RSD 1,003
$9.15 RSD 911
10.16%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.2 RSD 5,000
$29.99 RSD 2,985
67.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.72 RSD 1,068
$9.73 RSD 969
10.17%
Cappuccino
$2.26 RSD 225
$1.92 RSD 191
17.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 RSD 212
$1.94 RSD 193
9.79%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.72 RSD 171
$1.36 RSD 136
26.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.02 RSD 301
$1.84 RSD 183
64.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.83 RSD 381
$2.91 RSD 289
31.62%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.57 RSD 156
$1.31 RSD 131
19.85%
White Bread (500g)
$0.99 RSD 98.6
$0.64 RSD 64.1
54.69%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.81 RSD 280
$1.96 RSD 195
43.37%
Eggs
$2.64 RSD 263
$2.32 RSD 231
13.79%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.87 RSD 1,182
$8.17 RSD 814
45.29%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.76 RSD 673
$4.83 RSD 481
39.96%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.83 RSD 1,277
$9.11 RSD 907
40.83%
Apples (1kg)
$1.25 RSD 124
$0.97 RSD 96.3
28.87%
Banana (1kg)
$1.90 RSD 189
$1.91 RSD 190
-0.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.64 RSD 163
$1.69 RSD 169
-2.96%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.47 RSD 246
$2.19 RSD 218
12.79%
Potato (1kg)
$0.95 RSD 94.4
$0.91 RSD 90.6
4.40%
Onion (1kg)
$0.87 RSD 86.4
$0.83 RSD 82.2
4.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.79 RSD 78.8
$0.98 RSD 97.4
-19.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 RSD 64.1
$0.64 RSD 63.9
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.52 RSD 450
$4.38 RSD 436
3.20%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.87 RSD 783
$5.45 RSD 542
44.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 RSD 84.0
$0.71 RSD 70.7
18.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 RSD 215
$1.03 RSD 102
109.71%
🚌 Getting Around
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.97 RSD 96.4
$1.03 RSD 102
-5.83%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.98 RSD 2,487
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.97 RSD 196
$1.08 RSD 108
82.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.64 RSD 63.5
$0.46 RSD 45.40
39.13%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.22 RSD 918
$4.92 RSD 490
87.40%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.83 RSD 182
$1.83 RSD 183
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.5K RSD 3.0M
$30.8K RSD 3.1M
-0.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.7K RSD 2.9M
$26.5K RSD 2.6M
8.54%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 RSD 20.8K
$177 RSD 17.7K
17.99%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.08 RSD 2,000
$19.67 RSD 1,958
2.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.21 RSD 3,605
$30.66 RSD 3,053
18.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$35.70 RSD 3,554
$24.99 RSD 2,488
42.86%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.22 RSD 1,416
$16.37 RSD 1,630
-13.13%
Cinema Ticket
$6.15 RSD 612
$6.68 RSD 665
-7.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 RSD 34.1K
$177 RSD 17.6K
93.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,160 RSD 712.9K
$3,971 RSD 395.4K
80.31%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$107 RSD 10.6K
$63.2 RSD 6,291
69.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.00 RSD 4,579
$54.9 RSD 5,463
-16.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$123 RSD 12.3K
$104 RSD 10.3K
19.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$139 RSD 13.8K
$121 RSD 12.1K
14.49%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$554 RSD 55.1K
$228 RSD 22.7K
142.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$470 RSD 46.7K
$177 RSD 17.6K
165.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,089 RSD 108.4K
$341 RSD 34.0K
219.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$770 RSD 76.7K
$270 RSD 26.8K
185.66%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,733 RSD 371.6K
$1,766 RSD 175.9K
111.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,631 RSD 261.9K
$1,291 RSD 128.5K
103.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Novi Sad
Zrenjanin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,041 RSD 103.6K
$635 RSD 63.2K
63.94%
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: April 13, 2026

Last update for Zrenjanin: April 12, 2026

City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated April 2026)

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Novi Sad vs other spots: cost of living compared

Similar cities