Cost of living in Serbia compared to Botswana
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 30% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Serbia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (P235) | P134 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (P117) | P84 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (P68) | P46 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (P21) | P21 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (P46) | P48 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (P28) | P25 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (P94) | P41 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (P19) | P26 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (P15) | P13 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (P12) | P27 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (P181) | P90 | + 102% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (P22) | P21 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (P12) | P10 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Serbia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (P17,572) | P10,975 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (P10,010) | P6,470 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (P2,025) | P713 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,171 Дин. (P11,392) | P9,246 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (P7,434) | P5,000 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (P1,656) | P825 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (P291) | P638 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (P4,485) | P3,393 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (P2,484) | P1,500 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (P217) | P97 | + 125% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (P105) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 59% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Serbia | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (P1,418) | P612 | + 132% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (P573) | P354 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (P1,478) | P1,763 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (P1,919) | P1,087 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Serbia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,647,560 Дин. (P334,485) | P375,383 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (P25) | P16 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,603 Дин. (P329) | P350 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 39% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Serbia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (P152) | P150 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (P67) | P149 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (P667) | P250 | + 167% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (P48) | P33 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (P63) | P31 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (P81) | P56 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (P35) | P20 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (P39) | P34 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (P124) | P61 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 30% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Serbia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (P417) | P306 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (P221) | P215 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (P446) | P250 | + 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (P683) | P354 | + 93% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (P104) | P34 | + 205% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (P29) | P46 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (P34) | P33 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (P14,416) | P8,500 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (P1.36) | P1.80 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (P537) | P506 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 447 Дин. (P56) | P48 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 519 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 24% more expensive than in Botswana
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