City in Vojvodina, Serbia
Cost of living in Novi Sad
How much a month costs in Novi Sad
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,250–1,820 (din130,000–190,000).
Prices in Novi Sad
Typical 2026 ranges in RSD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RSD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | din50,000–85,000 | $480–816 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | din35,000–60,000 | $336–576 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | din1,500–2,800 | $14–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | din6,000–12,000 | $58–115 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | din500–900 | $4.8–8.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | din1,500–3,000 | $14–29 |
| Cappuccino | din220–350 | $2.1–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | din250–450 | $2.4–4.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | din80–100 | $0.77–0.96 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | din500–900 | $4.8–8.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | din3,500–6,500 | $34–62 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | din1,500–3,000 | $14–29 |
Value for money: 68/100
A value score of 68/100 means Novi Sad gives more quality of life per dollar than 67% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 69/100. It's the 3rd 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 Novi Sad
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Novi Sad?
About $624–864 on a lean budget, $1,250–1,820 for a comfortable month and $2,690–4,320 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Novi Sad?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs din50,000–85,000 ($480–816) a month in the center and din35,000–60,000 ($336–576) outside it.
How much does food cost in Novi Sad?
A local meal is din500–900 ($4.8–8.6); a mid-range restaurant is din1,500–3,000 ($14–29) 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
- Tourist Organisation of Novi Sad
- University Clinical Center of Vojvodina
- Serbian Railways
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.