1,000,000 RSD from 2020 is worth 1,425,545 RSD today
1,000,000 RSD from 2020 is worth today
1,425,545 RSD
Cumulative inflation: +42.55% (2020 - 2025)
An amount of 1,000,000 RSD from 2020 would be worth 1,425,545 RSD today after accounting for 42.55% cumulative inflation over 5 years. The average annualized inflation rate for this period was 7.35%. The highest inflation was recorded in 2022 at 11.59%, which had the greatest impact on purchasing power erosion.
What could 1,000,000 RSD buy?
Used car
A decent used car cost 500,000-800,000 RSD
Now costs 800,000-1,200,000 RSD
Apartment deposit
Deposit for a one-bedroom was around 500-1,000 EUR
Now around 800-1,500 EUR
Annual savings
Average annual savings was around 200,000-400,000 RSD
Now needs 350,000-600,000 RSD for the same real value
Value of 1,000,000 RSD over time
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Adjusted Value (RSD) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,000,000 RSD | - |
| 2021 | 1,049,637 RSD | 4.96% |
| 2022 | 1,171,308 RSD | 11.59% |
| 2023 | 1,306,295 RSD | 11.52% |
| 2024 | 1,366,223 RSD | 4.59% |
| 2025 | 1,425,545 RSD | 4.34% |
Methodology
The adjusted value is calculated using the formula: Amount x (End CPI / Start CPI). The CPI index for December 2020 was 165.2, and for December 2025 it was 235.5.
CPI data is sourced from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (RZS). The Consumer Price Index measures average price changes for a representative basket of goods and services.
Notable Years
Highest inflation: 2022 (11.59%)
Lowest inflation: 2025 (4.34%)
2020: The COVID-19 pandemic slowed economic activity, but inflation remained low.
2022: The energy crisis and war in Ukraine caused a sharp acceleration of inflation across the region.
2023: Inflation began decelerating after monetary tightening by the National Bank of Serbia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1,000,000 RSD from 2020 worth today?
After accounting for cumulative inflation of 42.55% since 2020, 1,000,000 RSD from that year would be equivalent to 1,425,545 RSD in today's purchasing power. This means you would need 1,425,545 RSD today to buy the same goods and services that 1,000,000 RSD could buy in 2020.
What was the total inflation rate from 2020 to today?
The cumulative inflation from 2020 to the latest available data is 42.55%. This translates to an average annualized inflation rate of 7.35% per year over this period.
How has the purchasing power of 1,000,000 RSD changed since 2020?
The purchasing power of 1,000,000 RSD has decreased significantly since 2020. Due to 42.55% cumulative inflation, you would need 1,425,545 RSD today to match the same purchasing power. This means 1,000,000 RSD today buys less than it did in 2020.
How is the adjusted value calculated?
The inflation-adjusted value is calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (RZS). The formula is: Adjusted Value = Original Amount x (End CPI / Start CPI). We use December CPI values for 2020 and the latest available year to compute the result of 1,425,545 RSD.
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