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Novi Sad travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Novi Sad

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Novi Sad for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Novi Sad compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Novi Sad in 2024 is 39% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Novi Sad in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Novi Sad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Novi Sad

Lunch

$ 9.1/person
($ 6.3 to $ 11)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 24/person
($ 14 to $ 32)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 7.9/person
($ 7.2 to $ 10)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.7/can
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Novi Sad

1-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 36 to $ 211)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 75/night
($ 28 to $ 191)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 30 to $ 245)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 38 to $ 268)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 58 to $ 229)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 68/month
($ 28 to $ 186)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 82/month
($ 28 to $ 219)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 107/month
($ 41 to $ 253)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 73/month
($ 32 to $ 182)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 120/month
($ 40 to $ 454)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Novi Sad

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.8)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.1/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 8.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Novi Sad

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.7
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 40/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 109)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Novi Sad

Cinema

$ 4.5/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 7.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 7.7/hr
($ 7.2 to $ 7.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Novi Sad

Cigarettes

$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.1)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 97
($ 38 to $ 127)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 43
($ 21 to $ 64)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Belgrade

$ 143
(fair price: $ 111)

New York City → Belgrade

$ 812
(fair price: $ 661)

Chicago → Belgrade

$ 847
(fair price: $ 719)

Toronto → Belgrade

$ 866
(fair price: $ 754)

Manchester → Belgrade

$ 214
(fair price: $ 181)

Dublin → Belgrade

$ 192
(fair price: $ 161)