Purchasing Power of 10,000 RSD: Worth 4,972 RSD Today
Real value today
4,972 RSD
2008 → today
−50.3%Since 2008, the purchasing power of 10,000 RSD has declined by 50.28%. Today, 10,000 RSD has a real value of only 4,972 RSD. The average annual erosion rate is 2.79%. The largest purchasing power loss was recorded in 2022 (10.39%). Over a period of 18 years, you have been losing an average of 2.79% of value each year.
What could you buy
Weekly groceries
2008: Basic groceries cost 5,000-7,000 RSD
Now: Now costs 9,000-13,000 RSD
Dinner for two at a restaurant
2008: Cost 2,000-4,000 RSD
Now: Now costs 4,000-7,000 RSD
Monthly internet
2008: Cost 1,500-2,500 RSD
Now: Now costs 2,500-4,000 RSD
Purchasing power decline
* 2026 — data through February
Real value by year
| Year | Real Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,000 RSD | — |
| 2009 | 9,713 RSD | -2.87% |
| 2010 | 9,222 RSD | -5.06% |
| 2011 | 8,669 RSD | -6.00% |
| 2012 | 8,167 RSD | -5.79% |
| 2013 | 8,089 RSD | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 7,964 RSD | -1.55% |
| 2015 | 7,874 RSD | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 7,735 RSD | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 7,591 RSD | -1.86% |
| 2018 | 7,439 RSD | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 7,288 RSD | -2.03% |
| 2020 | 7,173 RSD | -1.57% |
| 2021 | 6,834 RSD | -4.73% |
| 2022 | 6,124 RSD | -10.39% |
| 2023 | 5,491 RSD | -10.33% |
| 2024 | 5,250 RSD | -4.39% |
| 2025 | 5,032 RSD | -4.16% |
| 2026* | 4,972 RSD | -1.19% |
* 2026 — data through February
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 10,000 RSD from 2008 worth today?
Due to cumulative inflation since 2008, 10,000 RSD from that year now has a real purchasing power of only 4,972 RSD. This means the same goods and services that cost 10,000 RSD in 2008 would cost significantly more today.
How much value has 10,000 RSD lost since 2008?
The purchasing power of 10,000 RSD has declined by 50.28% since 2008. In other words, 10,000 RSD today buys 50.28% less than it did in 2008, with a real value of only 4,972 RSD.
Why does the purchasing power of the dinar decline?
The purchasing power of the Serbian dinar declines due to inflation — a sustained increase in the general price level. Since 2008, prices have risen at an average annual rate of 2.79%, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS).
How is purchasing power calculated?
Purchasing power is calculated using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The formula is: Real Value = Nominal Amount x (Base CPI / Current CPI). We use December CPI values from the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS), with 2008 as the base year, to compute that 10,000 RSD now has a real value of 4,972 RSD.
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