Cost of living in Serbia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,097 Дин. (₨828) | ₨344 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 536 Дин. (₨405) | ₨293 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 253 Дин. (₨191) | ₨141 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Дин. (₨72) | ₨53 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 165 Дин. (₨125) | ₨75 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 132 Дин. (₨99) | ₨37 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Дин. (₨364) | ₨234 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Дин. (₨78) | ₨150 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 Дин. (₨43) | ₨32 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 83 Дин. (₨63) | ₨137 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 Дин. (₨503) | ₨715 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (₨94) | ₨86 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Дин. (₨33) | ₨35 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,594 Дин. (₨47,260) | ₨33,200 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,700 Дин. (₨33,750) | ₨20,139 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,804 Дин. (₨9,668) | ₨4,391 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,074 Дин. (₨30,257) | ₨18,247 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,941 Дин. (₨18,076) | ₨11,868 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,041 Дин. (₨6,071) | ₨3,639 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,471 Дин. (₨1,110) | ₨710 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,836 Дин. (₨28,567) | ₨29,408 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,476 Дин. (₨7,154) | ₨10,869 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 746 Дин. (₨563) | ₨399 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 397 Дин. (₨300) | ₨224 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,992 Дин. (₨6,789) | ₨2,342 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,893 Дин. (₨2,939) | ₨2,495 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,374 Дин. (₨7,078) | ₨3,665 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,448 Дин. (₨7,134) | ₨2,737 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,305,120 Дин. (₨1,740,445) | ₨943,208 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 144 Дин. (₨109) | ₨83 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,377 Дин. (₨1,795) | ₨1,159 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 493 Дин. (₨372) | ₨99 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 376 Дин. (₨284) | ₨216 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,266 Дин. (₨1,711) | ₨630 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 486 Дин. (₨367) | ₨319 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 314 Дин. (₨237) | ₨170 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 339 Дин. (₨256) | ₨260 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Дин. (₨121) | ₨139 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 158 Дин. (₨119) | ₨72 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 487 Дин. (₨368) | ₨217 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,884 Дин. (₨1,422) | ₨1,196 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 866 Дин. (₨654) | ₨476 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,516 Дин. (₨1,900) | ₨1,591 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,916 Дин. (₨2,201) | ₨1,484 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 593 Дин. (₨447) | ₨517 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 195 Дин. (₨147) | ₨180 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 225 Дин. (₨170) | ₨187 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 64,335 Дин. (₨48,575) | ₨38,667 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Дин. (₨9) | ₨3.36 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,997 Дин. (₨2,263) | ₨1,480 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 332 Дин. (₨251) | ₨274 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 44% more expensive than in India
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