Inflation

Economy

17.May 2026. B. B.

Freezing European funds can have serious consequences for economic growth

In the conditions of already existing energy shocks and global instability, additional tightening of economic relations with the EU could lead Serbia to a period of slow growth and a new wave of inflation

Economy

23.March 2026. Bojan Bednar

The war in the Middle East is slowing down Serbia's already modest economic growth

Due to the war in the Middle East, Serbia's projected economic growth of three percent has turned from realistic to optimistic, but it will probably be above the regional average, say "Vremen" interlocutors.

Chocolate

26.February 2026. B. B.

New economy: Why Serbia is among the record holders in Europe for the growth of chocolate prices

Out of 38 European countries, only in five of them did chocolate become more expensive than in Serbia. This cannot be explained only by external factors, i.e. the rise in the price of cocoa on the world market

Coat of arms of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS)

Denials of the National Bank of Serbia

25.February 2026. RV

Who needs false interpretations of the NBS Inflation Report

On the occasion of the false interpretation of the latest inflation projection of the National Bank of Serbia by the "Vreme" portal, we use the opportunity to once again repeat the details of the February inflation projection

25.February 2026. MLJ

As the NBS admitted that prices in stores will rise

Although the governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Jorgovanka Tabaković, claims that she does not expect a significant jump in prices in stores, official data from the institution she leads show otherwise.

Pensions

16.December 2025. VK

Pensions are growing, but so is inflation: What can pensioners expect in the coming years?

This December, pensions jumped by 12,2 percent, and the government announces that next year they will be at a historic maximum. Will the standard of living of pensioners really improve?

Due to the introduction of restrictive measures by the United States of America, which came into force on October 9, the work of the Serbian Oil Industry has been hampered.

Inflation

30.November 2025. B. B.

If we only import and consume reserves, fuel prices and inflation will rise

"Petrochemistry will stop when it runs out of primary gasoline stocks, which is probably soon. All other branches of the economy and citizens will have problems if we have to rely entirely on imports and the consumption of reserves, because the price of fuel will rise, and thus inflation," warned energy security expert Petar Stanojević

Representatives of the authorities claim that the price of food items has fallen "strongly".

Pricelist

14.October 2025. Bojan Bednar

Have you noticed that the price of food has fallen "heavily"?

The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced that the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded a "strong" monthly decline. Do consumers see it that way?

Although "Vreme" exclusively wrote at the end of October, and the government tried to deny it, the new decree from December 1 allows for the adjustment of the prices of frozen fruit, honey and tea

Economy

25.August 2025. Bojan Bednar

The palliative character of Vučić's "miraculous" economic measures

"Vučić's performance is an attempt to send a message that there is a person who, in the general social chaos, can provide vulnerable categories with better purchasing power and deal with the sharks on the market who violate all the norms of market operations," economist Saša Đogović told Vreme.

Inflation higher than expected

13.August 2025. MLJ

Jorgovanka Tabaković's justification with expensive strawberries and cherries

Inflation in Serbia defied the expectations of the National Bank, which explains this increase in the cost of living by force majeure and student activity. However, not everything is like that

Tourism

25.July 2025 Novak Markovic

Big drop in tourism: Are protests or poverty to blame?

The number of domestic tourists in Serbia is falling significantly, and package-arrangement prices are rising even more significantly. The government blames the students for all that

Inflation

18.July 2025 B. B.

A blow to the standard: Compared to 2024, fruit has become more expensive by 31,6 percent

The latest data from the Republic Institute of Statistics show that food prices in Serbia have increased dramatically compared to last year, which is fueling inflation.

Economy

05.June 2025 IN THE

The European Central Bank significantly reduced the reference interest rate

In an attempt to boost the faltering economy of the Eurozone, the European Central Bank on Thursday cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. Inflation, which has been a key threat for years, is now falling below the target level for the first time, while trade tensions and announcements of US tariffs further complicate the economic recovery.

Economy and politics

13.March 2025. Milomir Mandic

Inflation undermines every government.

In Serbia, although there is formal economic growth, citizens feel a serious decline in purchasing power due to the rise in prices of basic foodstuffs and energy. Students' protests were joined by citizens deeply dissatisfied with the high inflation that directly affects their standards

Consumption

05.March 2025. Ma. J.

Tabaković: Why cheap food is more expensive

The governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Jorgovanka Tabaković, spoke to RTS about chip inflation, the boycott of megamarkets, and movements in the euro. She did not explain why grocery items in Serbia are among the most expensive in Europe

Consumption

27.February 2025. Ma. J.

Cheap cheese goes up in price faster than brie: The sister of inflation, chipflation, has arrived

The National Bank of Serbia announced that Serbian markets are witnessing certain phenomena that accompany inflation, and imply unusual price movements on the market

Economy

01.January 2025. Mila Jovanovic

New year, new hits on the wallet: What price increases await us?

The pockets of Serbian citizens have already been hit several times during 2024. Infostan, heating, some basic groceries and taxi transportation have gone up in price. What awaits us in the new year?

Inflation

25.December 2024. Nicholas Martin/DW

Crazy chocolate prices

Cocoa in West Africa has been affected by the virus and rain, so chocolate prices will continue to rise

Pepper prices for school trips

27.November 2024. Tijana Stanic

A four-star headache

The high prices of excursions and recreational classes every autumn give parents trouble. The agencies claim that they operate according to the rules, while parents doubt the real value of the arrangement. However, the state has created a system in which the agencies are clever, and the parents suffer the most

The average net salary in May 2024 was 100.170 dinars.

Standard of living

08.November 2024. MJ

Purchasing power and promises: The dinar is worth 29 percent less than five years ago

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, announced that by December 2026, the average salary will be 1.150 euros. How realistic is that? And how much does the salary increase even mean, if you take into account the high rate of inflation

Salaries in Serbia: Half of the people earn less than 600 euros

Economy

17.October 2024. B. B.

World Bank: Serbia significantly increased public debt

The World Bank report states that Serbia has significantly increased its public debt, but it forecasts an acceleration of economic growth and a fall in inflation, notes an increase in the employment rate and a decrease in the poverty rate.

SHOP NOW

29.August 2024. SZ

Lower prices, greater popularity: Since September, around 80 products are cheaper

The Government of Serbia has announced concrete measures for fairer prices of the most necessary foodstuffs. Economists believe that it is good for citizens to have a choice, but also that behind the action the government is in trouble

Cost of living in Europe: The cheapest Belarus

Economy

30.April 2024 TS/N1

Cost of living ranking: Where is Serbia?

Serbia ranked 34th out of 41 countries in the list of the cost of living of European countries by the data collection organization "World Population Review". Bulgaria and Romania have lower costs of living and higher average wages. What is the situation in other European countries?

Social measures

23.April 2024 SZ

Parisier again before the elections: High prices are eating up the consumer basket

The Minister of Internal and External Trade in the technical mandate, Tomislav Momirović, said that last year's "Better Price" action significantly contributed to lowering prices and announced a new one "coming soon". Dejan Gavrilović from the Association "Effectiva" tells "Vreme" that the state should not agree, but apply the laws.

Responding to the claims of NBS Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković, the Delez Serbia company pointed out that it did not take 130 million euros out of Serbia without paying taxes.

Economy

14.February 2024. ZS/021

Tabaković: Trade chains are to blame for the high prices in Serbia

At the presentation of the Report on Inflation by the governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Jovanka Tabaković stated that it is unrealistic to expect the same prices in Serbia and other countries. She called on traders to have a responsible and honorable attitude towards customers, and the Commission for the Protection of Competition to suppress monopoly

Standard

16.November 2023. BG

In Serbia, 250.000 households live on 250 euros per month

According to the data of the Republic Institute of Statistics, by far the largest part of the family budget is spent on food and soft drinks. Inflation hit everyone, but the poorest the most

Economy

13.November 2023. BG

Republic Institute on Inflation: As much as Mali says

October inflation was 8,5 percent, the Republic Institute of Statistics announced. Before the Institute, this information was announced by the Minister of Finance, Siniša Mali