economy
January 17, 2026
Evo koliko jedan roditelj mora da zarađuje para u Srbiji da bi drugi mogao da ostane kod kuće
Pitanje da li porodica može da funkcioniše sa jednom platom sve se češće postavlja i u Srbiji. Rast troškova života, cene stanarina i opšta nesigurnost na tržištu rada učinili su da odluka da jedan roditelj ostane kod kuće više ne bude stvar ličnog izbora, već ozbiljna finansijska kalkulacija.
TL;DR
- The feasibility of a single-income household in Serbia is a growing concern due to rising living costs and labor market uncertainty.
- The minimum consumer basket in Serbia is around 55,000 dinars, while the average consumer basket exceeds 106,000 dinars.
- The average net salary at the end of 2025 was around 110,670 dinars, barely covering the average consumer basket.
- High rent prices, especially in Belgrade, can exceed the average net salary, making single-income households impractical.
- Living on one salary is more feasible in smaller towns or for families without high rental costs or with above-average incomes.
- Dependence on two salaries is common, and one parent staying home is becoming a luxury.
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