Cost of living in Serbia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,153 Дин. (₨799) | ₨330 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 632 Дин. (₨438) | ₨293 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 323 Дин. (₨224) | ₨163 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Дин. (₨82) | ₨54 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 199 Дин. (₨138) | ₨82 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 Дин. (₨86) | ₨41 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 443 Дин. (₨306) | ₨216 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Дин. (₨74) | ₨152 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Дин. (₨47) | ₨29 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Дин. (₨54) | ₨149 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 584 Дин. (₨405) | ₨766 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 135 Дин. (₨93) | ₨87 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Дин. (₨36) | ₨35 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,903 Дин. (₨60,870) | ₨31,400 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,103 Дин. (₨34,003) | ₨20,122 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,415 Дин. (₨9,982) | ₨4,477 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,783 Дин. (₨33,781) | ₨22,933 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,033 Дин. (₨21,490) | ₨14,192 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,038 Дин. (₨6,259) | ₨3,664 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,293 Дин. (₨895) | ₨511 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,654 Дин. (₨22,612) | ₨29,219 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,775 Дин. (₨8,846) | ₨12,383 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. (₨511) | ₨416 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 516 Дин. (₨357) | ₨320 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,002 Дин. (₨6,926) | ₨2,328 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. (₨3,594) | ₨2,564 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,817 Дин. (₨6,798) | ₨3,571 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,692 Дин. (₨8,096) | ₨3,002 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 29% 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. (₨1,246,441) | ₨980,422 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Дин. (₨115) | ₨108 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,150 Дин. (₨2,182) | ₨1,414 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 609 Дин. (₨422) | ₨140 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (₨403) | ₨303 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,633 Дин. (₨1,824) | ₨1,443 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. (₨414) | ₨402 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Дин. (₨254) | ₨190 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 415 Дин. (₨288) | ₨248 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151 Дин. (₨104) | ₨152 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 270 Дин. (₨187) | ₨72 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 670 Дин. (₨464) | ₨373 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Serbia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,280 Дин. (₨1,579) | ₨1,357 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,008 Дин. (₨698) | ₨595 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. (₨4,133) | ₨1,516 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,809 Дин. (₨2,638) | ₨2,086 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Дин. (₨476) | ₨594 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Дин. (₨137) | ₨229 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 234 Дин. (₨162) | ₨175 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (₨55,661) | ₨46,652 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Дин. (₨24) | ₨1.29 | + 1763% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,784 Дин. (₨1,928) | ₨1,530 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 372 Дин. (₨257) | ₨244 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 44% more expensive than in India
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