Cost of living in Serbia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (kr 83) | kr 198 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 694 Дин. (kr 58) | kr 121 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 348 Дин. (kr 29) | kr 72 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 116 Дин. (kr 10) | kr 20 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 205 Дин. (kr 17) | kr 48 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 Дин. (kr 10) | kr 35 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 485 Дин. (kr 41) | kr 56 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 98 Дин. (kr 8) | kr 29 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 71 Дин. (kr 5.96) | kr 21 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. (kr 6) | kr 32 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 613 Дин. (kr 51) | kr 174 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 140 Дин. (kr 12) | kr 36 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Дин. (kr 5.03) | kr 26 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 90,896 Дин. (kr 7,620) | kr 22,152 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 54,522 Дин. (kr 4,571) | kr 17,092 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,755 Дин. (kr 1,405) | kr 2,531 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 47,131 Дин. (kr 3,951) | kr 13,337 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,407 Дин. (kr 2,717) | kr 10,416 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,954 Дин. (kr 835) | kr 1,141 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,372 Дин. (kr 115) | kr 445 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,472 Дин. (kr 2,806) | kr 4,523 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,275 Дин. (kr 1,113) | kr 2,693 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 737 Дин. (kr 62) | kr 94 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 630 Дин. (kr 53) | kr 496 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 11% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 10,343 Дин. (kr 867) | kr 964 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,190 Дин. (kr 435) | kr 472 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,124 Дин. (kr 849) | kr 999 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,692 Дин. (kr 980) | kr 1,215 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (kr 150,906) | kr 360,213 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 185 Дин. (kr 16) | kr 22 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,150 Дин. (kr 264) | kr 818 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 609 Дин. (kr 51) | kr 66 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (kr 49) | kr 116 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,633 Дин. (kr 221) | kr 393 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 598 Дин. (kr 50) | kr 45 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Дин. (kr 31) | kr 42 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 415 Дин. (kr 35) | kr 41 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 151 Дин. (kr 13) | kr 26 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 270 Дин. (kr 23) | kr 25 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 670 Дин. (kr 56) | kr 496 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 42% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,280 Дин. (kr 191) | kr 673 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,008 Дин. (kr 85) | kr 286 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,969 Дин. (kr 500) | kr 1,389 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,809 Дин. (kr 319) | kr 1,067 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 688 Дин. (kr 58) | kr 167 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 198 Дин. (kr 17) | kr 47 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 234 Дин. (kr 20) | kr 93 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (kr 6,739) | kr 5,951 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Дин. (kr 4.19) | kr 1.32 | + 218% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,784 Дин. (kr 233) | kr 470 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 373 Дин. (kr 31) | kr 138 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Serbia is 58% cheaper than in Norway
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