Cost of living in Serbia compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,210 Дин. (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 537 Дин. (€4.57) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 300 Дин. (€2.55) | €4.27 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Дин. (€0.85) | €1.18 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 176 Дин. (€1.49) | €3.45 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 127 Дин. (€1.08) | €2.32 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 350 Дин. (€2.98) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Дин. (€0.76) | €2.38 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 Дин. (€0.62) | €2.22 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 74 Дин. (€0.63) | €1.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 622 Дин. (€5.29) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 125 Дин. (€1.06) | €2.39 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 Дин. (€0.36) | €1.30 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,899 Дин. (€578) | €1,809 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,968 Дин. (€400) | €1,368 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,069 Дин. (€120) | €158 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 43,923 Дин. (€374) | €1,072 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,623 Дин. (€226) | €830 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,389 Дин. (€88) | €118 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,575 Дин. (€13) | €30 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 39,948 Дин. (€340) | €501 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,587 Дин. (€116) | €178 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 643 Дин. (€5.47) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 445 Дин. (€3.79) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,874 Дин. (€84) | €92 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,081 Дин. (€35) | €33 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,180 Дин. (€78) | €91 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,002 Дин. (€102) | €119 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,993,000 Дин. (€16,953) | €28,052 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Дин. (€1.32) | €1.67 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,024 Дин. (€26) | €96 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 30% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 435 Дин. (€3.70) | €4.02 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 435 Дин. (€3.70) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,481 Дин. (€21) | €26 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 386 Дин. (€3.28) | €3.49 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 Дин. (€3.62) | €3.38 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 365 Дин. (€3.11) | €3.14 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 141 Дин. (€1.20) | €1.62 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 164 Дин. (€1.39) | €1.97 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 504 Дин. (€4.29) | €26 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,815 Дин. (€15) | €41 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 864 Дин. (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Дин. (€26) | €113 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,587 Дин. (€31) | €59 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 473 Дин. (€4.02) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 166 Дин. (€1.41) | €3.05 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 201 Дин. (€1.71) | €4.87 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 62,759 Дин. (€534) | €440 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,775 Дин. (€24) | €38 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Дин. (€2.74) | €7 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,750 prices entered by 434 different people.
Cost of living in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands
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