Cost of living in Serbia compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (71 kn) | 54 kn | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (35 kn) | 38 kn | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (16 kn) | 30 kn | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (11 kn) | 16 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (8 kn) | 12 kn | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (31 kn) | 45 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (7 kn) | 10 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (3.66 kn) | 5.96 kn | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (5.36 kn) | 9 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (43 kn) | 55 kn | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (8 kn) | 13 kn | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (2.80 kn) | 6 kn | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 32% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,441 Дин. (3,899 kn) | 4,275 kn | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (2,884 kn) | 4,235 kn | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (826 kn) | 1,114 kn | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (2,585 kn) | 4,107 kn | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (1,545 kn) | 3,352 kn | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (519 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (95 kn) | 119 kn | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (2,441 kn) | 2,879 kn | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (611 kn) | 1,062 kn | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (48 kn) | 49 kn | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (26 kn) | 47 kn | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (580 kn) | 562 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (251 kn) | 382 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (605 kn) | 508 kn | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (610 kn) | 615 kn | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 30% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (148,717 kn) | 155,327 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Дин. (9 kn) | 10 kn | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,434 Дин. (157 kn) | 341 kn | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (32 kn) | 38 kn | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (24 kn) | 50 kn | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (146 kn) | 248 kn | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (31 kn) | 25 kn | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (20 kn) | 29 kn | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (22 kn) | 27 kn | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (10 kn) | 9 kn | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (10 kn) | 15 kn | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (31 kn) | 75 kn | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (122 kn) | 136 kn | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (56 kn) | 71 kn | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (162 kn) | 336 kn | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (188 kn) | 301 kn | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (38 kn) | 49 kn | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (13 kn) | 15 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (15 kn) | 16 kn | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (4,151 kn) | 4,054 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (0.75 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (193 kn) | 289 kn | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (21 kn) | 30 kn | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 26% cheaper than in Croatia
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