Cost of living in Serbia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Serbia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,972 Дин. (€17) | €17 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,064 Дин. (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 565 Дин. (€4.83) | €5.64 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 Дин. (€1.57) | €1.44 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 290 Дин. (€2.48) | €3.71 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 221 Дин. (€1.88) | €2.75 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 610 Дин. (€5.21) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 146 Дин. (€1.24) | €2.33 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 117 Дин. (€1.00) | €1.83 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 Дин. (€0.82) | €1.66 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Дин. (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 167 Дин. (€1.42) | €2.25 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Дин. (€0.57) | €1.29 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Serbia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,221 Дин. (€1,086) | €1,684 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,423 Дин. (€678) | €1,160 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,178 Дин. (€172) | €163 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 82,118 Дин. (€701) | €1,054 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 54,506 Дин. (€465) | €792 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,094 Дин. (€129) | €106 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,495 Дин. (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 35,393 Дин. (€302) | €323 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,960 Дин. (€153) | €127 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,334 Дин. (€11) | €6 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 877 Дин. (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Serbia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,615 Дин. (€99) | €83 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,392 Дин. (€37) | €40 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,226 Дин. (€104) | €96 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,352 Дин. (€148) | €130 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Serbia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,803,800 Дин. (€23,936) | €30,939 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 Дин. (€1.68) | €1.88 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,569 Дин. (€22) | €38 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Serbia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,036 Дин. (€9) | €9 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 Дин. (€5.12) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,001 Дин. (€34) | €99 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 420 Дин. (€3.58) | €5.81 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 496 Дин. (€4.24) | €3.65 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 665 Дин. (€5.67) | €3.40 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 277 Дин. (€2.37) | €2.58 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 297 Дин. (€2.53) | €2.73 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,190 Дин. (€10) | €18 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Serbia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,399 Дин. (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,781 Дин. (€15) | €18 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,304 Дин. (€28) | €91 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,050 Дин. (€52) | €80 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 763 Дин. (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Дин. (€2.04) | €1.94 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 266 Дин. (€2.27) | €5.03 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (€974) | €688 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Дин. (€0.09) | €0.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,683 Дин. (€31) | €53 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 409 Дин. (€3.49) | €5.90 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,758 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 26% cheaper than in Italy
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