Cost of living in Serbia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,499 Дин. (107元) | 42元 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (67元) | 36元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (27元) | 15元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 254 Дин. (18元) | 16元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 186 Дин. (13元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 121 Дин. (9元) | 16元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (6元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86 Дин. (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (77元) | 89元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Дин. (11元) | 9元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Дин. (5.86元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (8,320元) | 12,689元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (4,875元) | 5,937元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 Дин. (1,431元) | 450元 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,060 Дин. (4,656元) | 6,875元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (2,991元) | 3,656元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (833元) | 296元 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (194元) | 100元 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (2,342元) | 1,460元 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (1,055元) | 553元 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (55元) | 43元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (60元) | 55元 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (678元) | 418元 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (307元) | 296元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (701元) | 553元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (805元) | 705元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (128,810元) | 148,726元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Дин. (191元) | 228元 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (33元) | 51元 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (32元) | 84元 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (245元) | 114元 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (30元) | 67元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (38元) | 57元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (42元) | 25元 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (14元) | 7元 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (16元) | 13元 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (87元) | 85元 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Serbia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (245元) | 178元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (99元) | 109元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (330元) | 1,179元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (368元) | 320元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (54元) | 81元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 228 Дин. (16元) | 28元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (22元) | 15元 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (5,736元) | 3,924元 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (298元) | 414元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 432 Дин. (31元) | 25元 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 5% more expensive than in China
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