VanBasket Serbia

Food Prices in Serbia — November 2026

Name: Serbia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

99.5

vs World Average

-0.5%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.57

-11% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.54

-26% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.85

-52% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.38

+94% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$40.28

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Cannellini Bohnen

dmBio · 400g

dm, Градска општина Врачар 2 Oct

169 RSD
Jus d'orange

Solevita · 0.33 L

Lidl, Градска општина Земун 5 Jul

132.59 RSD
Tortilja Meksička

Maxi · 170g

Maxi, Београд 2 Jul

200 RSD
Tortilja Grčka

Maxi · 170g

Maxi, Београд 5 Jul

200 RSD
Müsli chocolate

Naturel · 350 g

Арома, Градска општина Врачар 29 Apr

399.99 RSD
Mayonnaise

Kania · 500ml

Lidl, Панчево 5 Apr

289.99 RSD
Adriatikos sir

Pilos · 250gr

Lidl, Нови Сад 18 Mar

174.99 RSD
Choco Croissant

Milka · 50 g

IDEA Super, Београд 28 Feb

104.99 RSD
Wild berry drops

Cavendish and Harvey · 1pkg

OMV, Нови Сад 12 Dec

350 RSD
Bourbon Vanilla

Bon Gelati, Gelatelli · 2500 ml

Lidl, Панчево 30 Oct

414.99 RSD
Protein Quark Creme Vanille

Milbona, Lidl, Pilos · 500 g

Lidl, Панчево 30 Oct

299.98 RSD
Grekos

400g

Lidl, Чачак 20 Oct

180 RSD
Chocolat Dubai crème pistache & kunafa

Momentum Brands · 150 g

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BFELSy8Xf3AsoveR6, Београд 12 Aug

450 DZD
Kašasti voćni nektar od breskve i jabuke

Pebekom · 1L

Svetofor, Футог 8 Mar

64.9 RSD
Alpsko mleko

Ljubljanske Mlekare · 0,2L

Univerexport, Суботица 20 Jan

62.99 RSD
Brown rice chips salt pepper

Rice Up

Београд, Београд 8 Nov

133 RSD

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Serbia is close to the world average (index 99.5). Grocery costs are typical — budget as you normally would.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −1.5% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −4.5%
Eggs +1.2%
Chicken +1.4%
Rice and cereals −3.3%
Bread +5.2%
Water +1.5%
Cheese +2.6%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers −0.2%
Potatoes +3.3%
Beer +7.9%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Serbia

Serbia

99.5

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Hungary 101 +1%

Albania 96.9 -3.1%

Poland 96 -4%

Uruguay 95 -5%

Montenegro 95 -5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Serbia?

Food in Serbia is close to the world average. The VanBasket Index is 99.5 (world = 100).

How much should I budget for food in Serbia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Serbia you can expect to spend around $299. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 99.5 (world = 100).

How does Serbia compare to similar countries?

Serbia has a VanBasket Index of 99.5. Similar or nearby countries: Hungary, Albania, Poland.

How often is the food price data for Serbia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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