Cost of living in Serbia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,516 Дин. (€13) | €20 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (€3.21) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (€1.20) | €1.32 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 263 Дин. (€2.24) | €5.54 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 181 Дин. (€1.55) | €3.29 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (€5.24) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Дин. (€0.94) | €2.33 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (€0.76) | €1.93 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (€0.74) | €1.68 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 153 Дин. (€1.31) | €3.64 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Дин. (€0.69) | €1.62 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 61% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (€993) | €2,623 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (€582) | €2,092 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,029 Дин. (€171) | €297 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,962 Дин. (€563) | €1,755 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (€357) | €1,413 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (€99) | €182 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (€23) | €41 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (€279) | €339 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (€126) | €184 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (€81) | €93 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (€37) | €36 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (€84) | €105 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (€96) | €121 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 62% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (€15,366) | €36,804 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (€1.73) | €2.00 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,629 Дин. (€22) | €96 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (€3.94) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (€3.87) | €18 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (€29) | €53 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (€3.63) | €5.20 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (€4.55) | €4.54 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (€5.00) | €4.93 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (€1.69) | €2.01 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (€1.96) | €3.17 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (€10) | €37 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (€29) | €66 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (€12) | €30 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (€39) | €243 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (€44) | €86 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (€1.95) | €4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (€2.59) | €6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (€684) | €410 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (€36) | €54 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 437 Дин. (€3.73) | €12 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands
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