living standards

Serbia’s Consumer Basket Data Show Improved Household Purchasing Power

Serbia’s household purchasing-power indicators improved in early 2026, with average wages exceeding the cost of the average consumer basket, although differences between income groups and regions remain significant. In March 2026, the average consumer basket was valued at 109,692 dinars, while the average net wage reached 121,650 dinars. The average salary was therefore 10.9% higher than the cost of the average basket. The data indicate a shift after several years of strong inflation pressure, when household incomes were under greater…