City in Nisava, Serbia
Cost of living in Niš
How much a month costs in Niš
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,060–1,540 (din110,000–160,000).
Prices in Niš
Typical 2026 ranges in RSD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RSD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | din40,000–70,000 | $384–672 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | din30,000–50,000 | $288–480 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | din1,200–2,500 | $12–24 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | din5,000–10,000 | $48–96 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | din450–800 | $4.3–7.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | din1,300–2,600 | $12–25 |
| Cappuccino | din200–320 | $1.9–3.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | din220–400 | $2.1–3.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | din70–100 | $0.67–0.96 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | din400–800 | $3.8–7.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | din3,000–5,500 | $29–53 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | din1,500–3,000 | $14–29 |
Value for money: 77/100
A value score of 77/100 means Niš gives more quality of life per dollar than 76% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 4 places we cover in Serbia.
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Cost of living across Serbia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Niš
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid | North Macedonia | $829–1,290 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Niš?
About $528–720 on a lean budget, $1,060–1,540 for a comfortable month and $2,300–3,650 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Niš?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs din40,000–70,000 ($384–672) a month in the center and din30,000–50,000 ($288–480) outside it.
How much does food cost in Niš?
A local meal is din450–800 ($4.3–7.7); a mid-range restaurant is din1,300–2,600 ($12–25) per person.
Is Serbia expensive?
Prices in Serbia are about 45% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Niš Constantine the Great Airport
- University Clinical Center Niš
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.