Cost of living in Serbia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,465 Дин. (kr 141) | kr 228 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 878 Дин. (kr 84) | kr 131 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 547 Дин. (kr 53) | kr 69 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 176 Дин. (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 331 Дин. (kr 32) | kr 58 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 216 Дин. (kr 21) | kr 43 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 593 Дин. (kr 57) | kr 60 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 149 Дин. (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 126 Дин. (kr 12) | kr 21 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 Дин. (kr 9) | kr 33 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,464 Дин. (kr 141) | kr 177 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 167 Дин. (kr 16) | kr 39 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Дин. (kr 7) | kr 30 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 41% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 137,200 Дин. (kr 13,180) | kr 22,158 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 78,410 Дин. (kr 7,533) | kr 16,772 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,169 Дин. (kr 1,553) | kr 2,278 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 94,541 Дин. (kr 9,082) | kr 13,584 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 51,881 Дин. (kr 4,984) | kr 11,413 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,693 Дин. (kr 1,027) | kr 1,230 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,072 Дин. (kr 295) | kr 465 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 35,393 Дин. (kr 3,400) | kr 4,844 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,960 Дин. (kr 1,725) | kr 2,332 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,580 Дин. (kr 152) | kr 117 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 822 Дин. (kr 79) | kr 249 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 15% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,982 Дин. (kr 1,151) | kr 875 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,831 Дин. (kr 464) | kr 450 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,762 Дин. (kr 1,226) | kr 1,038 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,591 Дин. (kr 1,306) | kr 1,104 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 52% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,501,510 Дин. (kr 240,314) | kr 395,190 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 Дин. (kr 19) | kr 22 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,515 Дин. (kr 242) | kr 832 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,036 Дин. (kr 99) | kr 101 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 Дин. (kr 58) | kr 185 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,114 Дин. (kr 395) | kr 584 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 420 Дин. (kr 40) | kr 56 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 557 Дин. (kr 54) | kr 46 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 595 Дин. (kr 57) | kr 57 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 317 Дин. (kr 30) | kr 33 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 340 Дин. (kr 33) | kr 32 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,190 Дин. (kr 114) | kr 453 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 51% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Serbia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,240 Дин. (kr 311) | kr 933 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,442 Дин. (kr 139) | kr 319 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,304 Дин. (kr 317) | kr 1,411 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,201 Дин. (kr 500) | kr 1,073 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 829 Дин. (kr 80) | kr 159 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (kr 22) | kr 47 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Дин. (kr 25) | kr 102 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 65,000 Дин. (kr 6,244) | kr 5,690 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Дин. (kr 1.00) | kr 1.05 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,683 Дин. (kr 354) | kr 457 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 460 Дин. (kr 44) | kr 148 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,091 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 44% cheaper than in Norway
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