Cost of living in Serbia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,791 Дин. (RM71) | RM22 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 938 Дин. (RM37) | RM19 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 376 Дин. (RM15) | RM10 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 142 Дин. (RM5.62) | RM8 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 295 Дин. (RM12) | RM12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Дин. (RM8) | RM7 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 564 Дин. (RM22) | RM25 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 125 Дин. (RM4.95) | RM12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Дин. (RM3.94) | RM5.92 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 Дин. (RM3.47) | RM13 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,075 Дин. (RM42) | RM88 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Дин. (RM6) | RM5.83 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 83 Дин. (RM3.27) | RM4.46 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 31% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 132,014 Дин. (RM5,217) | RM3,718 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 69,498 Дин. (RM2,746) | RM2,309 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,094 Дин. (RM794) | RM348 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 75,710 Дин. (RM2,992) | RM2,272 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,658 Дин. (RM1,725) | RM1,569 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,320 Дин. (RM487) | RM186 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,774 Дин. (RM110) | RM107 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (RM1,293) | RM1,195 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 16,680 Дин. (RM659) | RM447 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,397 Дин. (RM55) | RM27 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (RM33) | RM52 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (RM375) | RM246 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (RM170) | RM162 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,975 Дин. (RM434) | RM339 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,542 Дин. (RM496) | RM314 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,509,890 Дин. (RM99,185) | RM152,468 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 201 Дин. (RM8) | RM2.19 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,487 Дин. (RM98) | RM52 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 27% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 716 Дин. (RM28) | RM15 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (RM18) | RM37 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,439 Дин. (RM175) | RM77 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (RM17) | RM32 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 555 Дин. (RM22) | RM15 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (RM23) | RM16 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (RM8) | RM8 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (RM9) | RM12 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,153 Дин. (RM46) | RM31 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Serbia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,559 Дин. (RM141) | RM115 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,309 Дин. (RM52) | RM39 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (RM182) | RM361 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,213 Дин. (RM206) | RM143 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (RM30) | RM35 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Дин. (RM9) | RM14 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Дин. (RM13) | RM19 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (RM3,167) | RM2,486 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,489 Дин. (RM177) | RM211 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 428 Дин. (RM17) | RM18 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,220 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in Serbia is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia
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