Cost of living in Serbia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (64元) | 46元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (53元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (24元) | 16元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (10元) | 18元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (16元) | 19元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (12元) | 11元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (29元) | 63元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (8元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (6元) | 6元 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (5.26元) | 7元 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (46元) | 118元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (10元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (4.93元) | 16元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (8,734元) | 15,059元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (5,409元) | 9,006元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (975元) | 421元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (5,409元) | 7,547元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (3,635元) | 4,347元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (733元) | 262元 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (173元) | 115元 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (2,669元) | 1,086元 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (987元) | 589元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (58元) | 39元 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (46元) | 51元 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. (552元) | 529元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (242元) | 248元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (639元) | 626元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (809元) | 828元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (174,566元) | 161,247元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (12元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (189元) | 204元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (45元) | 39元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (38元) | 27元 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (175元) | 391元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (39元) | 53元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (34元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (15元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (53元) | 74元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (159元) | 265元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (90元) | 110元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (245元) | 1,294元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (267元) | 348元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (48元) | 79元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (14元) | 29元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (16元) | 18元 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (5,192元) | 3,321元 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (0.73元) | 0.20元 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (223元) | 410元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (26元) | 24元 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in China
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