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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$220.00
$550.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Niš |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$70.00
$90.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$40.00
$3.00
|
Daily average for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily average if self-catering occasionally |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.00
$60.00
$4.00
|
Daily average using public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$320.00
$20.00
|
Daily average eating mostly at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Tourists usually have travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees, averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$620.00
$1,660.00
$80.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
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Based on recommended budget for Niš:
$620
(local)
$1,660
(nomad)
$2,400
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers in bars and pubs.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.50
Typical local restaurant meal.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
Includes burger, fries, and drink.
per meal