Cost of living in Serbia compared to Macedonia
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 26% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Serbia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (978 ден) | 776 ден | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (485 ден) | 327 ден | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (285 ден) | 255 ден | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (87 ден) | 74 ден | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (189 ден) | 139 ден | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (116 ден) | 77 ден | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (389 ден) | 235 ден | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (78 ден) | 57 ден | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (63 ден) | 47 ден | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (50 ден) | 58 ден | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (753 ден) | 331 ден | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (91 ден) | 96 ден | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (48 ден) | 53 ден | - 9% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 43% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Serbia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (73,129 ден) | 39,662 ден | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (41,658 ден) | 25,511 ден | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (8,427 ден) | 7,801 ден | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,415 Дин. (47,536 ден) | 28,140 ден | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (30,936 ден) | 20,534 ден | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (6,892 ден) | 6,942 ден | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (1,210 ден) | 1,054 ден | + 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (18,666 ден) | 28,656 ден | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (10,336 ден) | 6,842 ден | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (903 ден) | 589 ден | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (437 ден) | 531 ден | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 14% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Serbia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (5,900 ден) | 4,843 ден | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (2,385 ден) | 2,402 ден | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (6,149 ден) | 5,033 ден | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (7,984 ден) | 5,583 ден | + 43% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Serbia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,604,060 Дин. (1,369,104 ден) | 1,434,760 ден | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (105 ден) | 84 ден | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,381 Дин. (1,252 ден) | 1,858 ден | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 25% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
Serbia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (631 ден) | 280 ден | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (278 ден) | 698 ден | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (2,775 ден) | 1,958 ден | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (200 ден) | 242 ден | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (261 ден) | 206 ден | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (336 ден) | 239 ден | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (147 ден) | 92 ден | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (161 ден) | 121 ден | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (517 ден) | 305 ден | + 69% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 14% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
Serbia | Macedonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (1,735 ден) | 1,422 ден | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (921 ден) | 672 ден | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (1,855 ден) | 1,232 ден | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (2,844 ден) | 2,556 ден | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (432 ден) | 294 ден | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (120 ден) | 164 ден | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (142 ден) | 152 ден | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (59,993 ден) | 40,000 ден | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (5.66 ден) | 20 ден | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (2,236 ден) | 3,686 ден | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 440 Дин. (232 ден) | 170 ден | + 36% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 654 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 11% more expensive than in Macedonia
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