Cost of living in Serbia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,070 Дин. (₨764) | ₨375 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 550 Дин. (₨393) | ₨278 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 296 Дин. (₨211) | ₨138 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 101 Дин. (₨72) | ₨51 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 170 Дин. (₨122) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 149 Дин. (₨107) | ₨35 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 Дин. (₨283) | ₨212 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Дин. (₨65) | ₨133 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (₨47) | ₨28 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (₨53) | ₨127 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 656 Дин. (₨469) | ₨797 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (₨89) | ₨85 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (₨31) | ₨35 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,137 Дин. (₨47,245) | ₨32,360 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,616 Дин. (₨32,586) | ₨19,846 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,638 Дин. (₨9,028) | ₨4,270 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,641 Дин. (₨31,889) | ₨21,939 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,649 Дин. (₨17,608) | ₨13,071 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,278 Дин. (₨6,628) | ₨3,226 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Дин. (₨1,113) | ₨734 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,370 Дин. (₨27,409) | ₨29,904 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,297 Дин. (₨8,784) | ₨10,187 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 646 Дин. (₨462) | ₨379 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 415 Дин. (₨296) | ₨362 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,922 Дин. (₨5,659) | ₨2,389 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,795 Дин. (₨2,711) | ₨2,570 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,881 Дин. (₨7,059) | ₨3,792 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,763 Дин. (₨7,688) | ₨2,695 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,150 Дин. (₨1,423,804) | ₨934,111 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Дин. (₨108) | ₨75 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,780 Дин. (₨1,986) | ₨1,131 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 448 Дин. (₨320) | ₨98 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 459 Дин. (₨328) | ₨200 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,555 Дин. (₨1,825) | ₨905 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 273 Дин. (₨195) | ₨245 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 346 Дин. (₨247) | ₨178 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 324 Дин. (₨232) | ₨234 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Дин. (₨105) | ₨147 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 171 Дин. (₨122) | ₨70 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 422 Дин. (₨301) | ₨236 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 Дин. (₨1,393) | ₨1,246 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 836 Дин. (₨597) | ₨475 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 Дин. (₨1,857) | ₨1,736 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,963 Дин. (₨2,116) | ₨1,930 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 471 Дин. (₨336) | ₨678 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 172 Дин. (₨123) | ₨215 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 213 Дин. (₨152) | ₨203 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,026 Дин. (₨44,308) | ₨33,946 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (₨9) | ₨2.10 | + 338% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,692 Дин. (₨1,923) | ₨1,795 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Дин. (₨232) | ₨258 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 37% more expensive than in India
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