Cost of living in Serbia compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Serbia is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 Дин. (RM81) | RM17 | + 380% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 922 Дин. (RM40) | RM19 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 542 Дин. (RM24) | RM9 | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165 Дин. (RM7) | RM8 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 360 Дин. (RM16) | RM9 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 220 Дин. (RM10) | RM6 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 741 Дин. (RM32) | RM27 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 148 Дин. (RM6) | RM11 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Дин. (RM5.26) | RM4.72 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Дин. (RM4.15) | RM11 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,431 Дин. (RM63) | RM68 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 174 Дин. (RM8) | RM5.59 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Дин. (RM3.98) | RM3.60 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Serbia is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 139,092 Дин. (RM6,084) | RM3,486 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 79,235 Дин. (RM3,466) | RM1,957 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,028 Дин. (RM701) | RM254 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,171 Дин. (RM3,944) | RM2,157 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 58,840 Дин. (RM2,574) | RM1,384 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,108 Дин. (RM573) | RM236 | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,302 Дин. (RM101) | RM105 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 35,503 Дин. (RM1,553) | RM961 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,660 Дин. (RM860) | RM692 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,718 Дин. (RM75) | RM18 | + 317% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 830 Дин. (RM36) | RM35 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Serbia is 63% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,222 Дин. (RM491) | RM231 | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,537 Дин. (RM198) | RM154 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,696 Дин. (RM512) | RM328 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,187 Дин. (RM664) | RM308 | + 116% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Serbia is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,647,560 Дин. (RM115,813) | RM151,470 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 200 Дин. (RM9) | RM2.04 | + 329% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,603 Дин. (RM114) | RM54 | + 109% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Serbia is 89% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Дин. (RM52) | RM11 | + 385% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 529 Дин. (RM23) | RM25 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,278 Дин. (RM231) | RM85 | + 173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 380 Дин. (RM17) | RM40 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 497 Дин. (RM22) | RM12 | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Дин. (RM28) | RM14 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 279 Дин. (RM12) | RM9 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 306 Дин. (RM13) | RM6 | + 121% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 984 Дин. (RM43) | RM27 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Serbia is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,301 Дин. (RM144) | RM90 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,752 Дин. (RM77) | RM40 | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,529 Дин. (RM154) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,410 Дин. (RM237) | RM122 | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 822 Дин. (RM36) | RM30 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (RM10) | RM14 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 269 Дин. (RM12) | RM18 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 114,108 Дин. (RM4,991) | RM4,829 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (RM0.47) | RM0.13 | + 254% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,253 Дин. (RM186) | RM199 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 447 Дин. (RM20) | RM18 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 965 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 56% more expensive than in Malaysia
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