Cost of living in Serbia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,499 Дин. (₨1,206) | ₨408 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (₨756) | ₨360 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (₨302) | ₨177 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (₨113) | ₨62 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 263 Дин. (₨211) | ₨101 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 181 Дин. (₨146) | ₨45 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (₨494) | ₨252 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Дин. (₨88) | ₨198 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (₨71) | ₨40 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (₨70) | ₨171 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (₨868) | ₨908 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 154 Дин. (₨124) | ₨93 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Дин. (₨65) | ₨44 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (₨93,541) | ₨48,012 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (₨54,813) | ₨29,632 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,029 Дин. (₨16,114) | ₨5,486 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,060 Дин. (₨52,345) | ₨30,304 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (₨33,627) | ₨17,855 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (₨9,369) | ₨4,698 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (₨2,183) | ₨749 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (₨26,332) | ₨27,357 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (₨11,866) | ₨12,897 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (₨613) | ₨532 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (₨671) | ₨744 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (₨7,626) | ₨2,499 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (₨3,456) | ₨2,581 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (₨7,882) | ₨4,064 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (₨9,051) | ₨2,995 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (₨1,448,207) | ₨1,758,920 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (₨163) | ₨104 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Дин. (₨2,146) | ₨1,466 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (₨371) | ₨94 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (₨365) | ₨250 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (₨2,758) | ₨1,186 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (₨342) | ₨379 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (₨429) | ₨229 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (₨472) | ₨271 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (₨159) | ₨195 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (₨185) | ₨96 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (₨984) | ₨307 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (₨2,757) | ₨1,330 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (₨1,108) | ₨647 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (₨3,714) | ₨1,539 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (₨4,138) | ₨2,144 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (₨603) | ₨709 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 228 Дин. (₨184) | ₨234 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (₨244) | ₨198 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (₨64,487) | ₨42,549 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (₨3,351) | ₨1,807 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 436 Дин. (₨351) | ₨273 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 58% more expensive than in India
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