economy
February 9, 2026
HOW MUCH DOES LIFE IN THE VILLAGE COST: A Serb Published His Expenses and Shocked Everyone!
He particularly emphasized that he does not live luxuriously: he drives a 15-year-old car, has no vices, does not travel to exotic destinations, and does not buy expensive clothes.
TL;DR
- A Serbian man shared his family's monthly rural expenses, ranging from €2,000 to €2,500.
- Fixed monthly costs include €400 for rent, €100 for heating, and €100 for utilities.
- Other significant expenses are food (approx. €60,000 dinars), restaurants/cafes (approx. €20,000 dinars), fuel (approx. €15,000 dinars), and child-related costs (approx. €10,000 dinars).
- The man emphasized he does not live luxuriously, driving an old car and avoiding expensive purchases or vices.
- His post generated debate, with some finding the costs realistic for the middle class and others questioning high rural rent.
- Most agreed that costs could be reduced, but questioned if this would lower the quality of life.
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