# Cost of Living in Serbia: Monthly Expenses in 2026
How much money is needed to live in Serbia? Below are real-life expense benchmarks for 2026 - for one person and for a family. For an accurate calculation by city and including heating, visit our [Cost of Living](https://serbiahub.com/cost-of-living) section.
## Housing (Rent)
The largest expense. Furnished apartment per month:
- **Belgrade:** studio/one-room - 350-600 €, two-room - 500-900 €.
- **Novi Sad:** one-room - 300-500 €.
- **Niš, Kragujevac, Subotica:** often 200-350 € for a one-room.
For details on deposit, contract, and districts, see the [Renting an Apartment in Serbia](https://serbiahub.com/article/rent_serbia_guide) guide. Current listings are available in the [Housing](https://serbiahub.com/housing) section.
## Utilities and Communication
Utilities (electricity, water, info/gas heating) cost 80-150 € per month; in winter, with central heating, the figure increases. Internet and mobile communication together cost 20-30 €.
## Food and Household
Groceries for one person - 200-300 € per month. Compare prices across chains and assemble a basket in the [Product Prices](https://serbiahub.com/prices) section. In cafes: coffee 1.5-2 €, lunch 5-9 €.
## Transportation
A single urban transport ticket costs about 0.9 €, and a monthly pass - 25-40 €. Many people walk and use public transport; routes are available in our [transport planner](https://serbiahub.com/transit).
## Monthly Expenses
- **One person:** approximately **600-1000 €** (rent + utilities + food + transport + communication).
- **Family of three:** around **1200-1800 €**.
Compare this with salaries in the [Salaries in Serbia](https://serbiahub.com/article/salary_serbia) guide to assess your budget.
## In Brief
The cost of living in Serbia for one person is 600-1000 € per month, for a family - 1200-1800 €. The main factor is rent and the chosen city. For an accurate calculation by your city (with utilities and heating), visit the [Cost of Living](https://serbiahub.com/cost-of-living) section.