Cost of living in Serbia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (₨748) | ₨368 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (₨624) | ₨332 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (₨279) | ₨169 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (₨114) | ₨58 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (₨189) | ₨91 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (₨140) | ₨39 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (₨344) | ₨241 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (₨88) | ₨154 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (₨74) | ₨31 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (₨61) | ₨169 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (₨540) | ₨775 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (₨111) | ₨91 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (₨58) | ₨38 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (₨101,937) | ₨40,507 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (₨63,129) | ₨24,679 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (₨11,377) | ₨5,319 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (₨63,130) | ₨24,820 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (₨42,424) | ₨15,319 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (₨8,560) | ₨5,835 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (₨2,014) | ₨660 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (₨31,152) | ₨31,398 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (₨11,514) | ₨11,787 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (₨681) | ₨542 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (₨537) | ₨426 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. (₨6,438) | ₨2,479 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (₨2,826) | ₨2,850 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (₨7,453) | ₨4,343 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (₨9,438) | ₨3,107 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (₨2,037,388) | ₨1,326,030 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (₨143) | ₨104 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (₨2,208) | ₨1,100 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (₨523) | ₨144 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (₨439) | ₨263 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (₨2,040) | ₨889 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (₨455) | ₨412 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (₨393) | ₨227 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (₨387) | ₨265 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (₨170) | ₨175 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (₨211) | ₨99 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (₨620) | ₨307 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (₨1,853) | ₨1,442 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (₨1,047) | ₨604 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (₨2,864) | ₨1,433 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (₨3,119) | ₨1,927 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (₨561) | ₨720 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (₨164) | ₨219 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (₨188) | ₨180 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (₨60,597) | ₨50,214 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (₨9) | ₨1.43 | + 498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (₨2,604) | ₨1,578 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (₨302) | ₨265 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 67% more expensive than in India
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