Cost of living in Užice, Serbia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Užice (Serbia) is 54% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Дин. (£3.67) | £10 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 394 Дин. (£2.89) | £5.65 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 320 Дин. (£2.35) | £4.17 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Дин. (£0.73) | £0.73 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 177 Дин. (£1.30) | £2.75 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Дин. (£0.73) | £1.92 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Дин. (£3.67) | £5.41 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 150 Дин. (£1.10) | £1.89 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Дин. (£0.37) | £0.81 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 94 Дин. (£0.69) | £2.16 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 651 Дин. (£4.78) | £7 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 160 Дин. (£1.17) | £1.92 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 Дин. (£0.21) | £0.74 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Užice (Serbia) is 19% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £1,367 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | £832 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Дин. (£37) | £164 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £1,029 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £915 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £156 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,737 Дин. (£13) | £19 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,000 Дин. (£147) | £340 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Дин. (£51) | £71 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 Дин. (£1.98) | £5.36 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Дин. (£2.20) | £10 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Užice (Serbia) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,486 Дин. (£26) | £49 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 Дин. (£37) | £32 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Дин. (£73) | £54 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 Дин. (£59) | £55 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Užice (Serbia) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £22,837 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 140 Дин. (£1.03) | £1.23 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Дин. (£7) | £59 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Užice (Serbia) is 43% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £2.90 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £9 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Дин. (£15) | £75 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.74 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Дин. (£1.83) | £1.35 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £2.57 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Дин. (£0.54) | £1.80 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.49 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Дин. (£2.57) | £11 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Užice (Serbia) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,400 Дин. (£18) | £23 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 603 Дин. (£4.42) | £22 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,040 Дин. (£8) | £100 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Дин. (£26) | £54 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 400 Дин. (£2.93) | £8 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Дин. (£0.88) | £2.65 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 199 Дин. (£1.46) | £3.79 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £296 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Дин. (£11) | £35 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 270 Дин. (£1.98) | £9 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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