economy
February 15, 2026
Russian woman bought a house near Sombor for €20,000, then revealed how much the renovation will cost: Serbs in shock, is it possible to do everything for €15,000?! (VIDEO)
Russian woman Anja (32), who moved from Russia to Serbia four years ago with her husband and cat, recently bought a house in a village near Sombor for 20,000 euros. Now they plan to invest another 15,000 euros in renovation - and intend to do most of the work themselves!
TL;DR
- Anja and her husband bought a house near Sombor, Serbia, for €20,000.
- They plan to invest an additional €15,000 in renovations.
- They intend to do the majority of the renovation work themselves.
- The renovation budget includes €3,000 for insulation, €1,500 for air conditioning units for heating, and €4,000 for bathroom and kitchen updates.
- They will focus on cosmetic work in the rooms, such as new floors and painting, with a budget of €3,000.
- Anja is a freelance UI/UX designer who previously ran a stamp and print shop in Russia.
- They have already completed some work, including a concrete path around the foundation, clearing debris, fixing electricals, and repairing the roof.
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