Od kajmaka do pečenja

January 21, 2026

TL;DR

Hosting traditional Serbian celebrations involves careful budget planning.
Current market prices indicate that hosting can be more affordable than in previous years with smart shopping.
Prices for cold cuts include kajmak (up to 1,500 dinars/kg), various cheeses (500-700 dinars/kg), and smoked cheese (around 1,300 dinars/kg).
Meat prices include pork loin (up to 1,500 dinars/kg), Njeguška prosciutto (around 2,600 dinars/kg), and beef steak (up to 3,000 dinars/kg).
Roasted lamb costs between 1,050-1,200 dinars/kg for fresh meat and 3,000-3,500 dinars/kg for pre-roasted.
Suckling pig ranges from 2,000 to 2,500 dinars/kg.
Traditional specialties like švargla cost around 650 dinars, head cheese around 450 dinars, and pork cracklings 1,600 dinars/kg.
Cabbage is about 300 dinars/kg, pickled vegetables around 700 dinars per jar, and cornichons 200 dinars.
Sweets like small cakes range from 300 dinars per box to 700 dinars/kg, with baklava costing about 450 dinars for half a kilogram.
Careful planning and smart choices can help hosts combine tradition, a rich table, and acceptable costs.

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