Cost of living in Serbia compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 711 Дин. (€6) | €11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 379 Дин. (€3.23) | €4.77 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Дин. (€1.10) | €1.14 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Дин. (€2.07) | €4.05 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 135 Дин. (€1.15) | €2.88 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 587 Дин. (€5.00) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 98 Дин. (€0.83) | €2.62 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 74 Дин. (€0.63) | €1.78 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 79 Дин. (€0.67) | €1.61 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 839 Дин. (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 138 Дин. (€1.18) | €3.09 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Дин. (€0.59) | €1.22 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 60% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,447 Дин. (€779) | €1,777 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,989 Дин. (€443) | €1,460 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,836 Дин. (€135) | €287 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 47,774 Дин. (€407) | €1,279 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 39,871 Дин. (€340) | €1,023 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,953 Дин. (€93) | €193 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,755 Дин. (€15) | €32 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,355 Дин. (€344) | €355 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,275 Дин. (€113) | €122 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 706 Дин. (€6) | €19 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 19% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,341 Дин. (€97) | €78 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. (€44) | €68 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,447 Дин. (€89) | €116 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,214 Дин. (€130) | €145 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 56% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (€15,339) | €33,233 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 184 Дин. (€1.57) | €2.13 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,999 Дин. (€26) | €79 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 819 Дин. (€7) | €3.57 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (€4.96) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,728 Дин. (€23) | €47 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. (€5.10) | €5.03 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 409 Дин. (€3.49) | €5.40 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 437 Дин. (€3.72) | €3.01 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 197 Дин. (€1.68) | €2.16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 212 Дин. (€1.80) | €3.25 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 747 Дин. (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 24% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Serbia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,469 Дин. (€21) | €53 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,148 Дин. (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. (€51) | €255 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,638 Дин. (€40) | €61 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 697 Дин. (€5.94) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Дин. (€1.71) | €3.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 244 Дин. (€2.08) | €5.21 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (€685) | €570 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (€0.43) | €0.20 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,304 Дин. (€28) | €40 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 Дин. (€3.41) | €8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 47% cheaper than in Netherlands
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