Cost of living in Serbia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,516 Дин. (₨4,132) | ₨916 | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 940 Дин. (₨2,561) | ₨1,082 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 Дин. (₨1,023) | ₨533 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 140 Дин. (₨383) | ₨230 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 263 Дин. (₨716) | ₨315 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 181 Дин. (₨494) | ₨165 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 613 Дин. (₨1,672) | ₨836 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Дин. (₨299) | ₨289 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 89 Дин. (₨242) | ₨114 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87 Дин. (₨238) | ₨391 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,079 Дин. (₨2,941) | ₨2,739 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 153 Дин. (₨418) | ₨216 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Дин. (₨220) | ₨144 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 116,264 Дин. (₨316,891) | ₨137,741 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 68,128 Дин. (₨185,689) | ₨58,708 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,029 Дин. (₨54,590) | ₨21,580 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,060 Дин. (₨177,328) | ₨75,090 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 41,796 Дин. (₨113,919) | ₨35,699 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,645 Дин. (₨31,740) | ₨17,044 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,713 Дин. (₨7,395) | ₨2,308 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,729 Дин. (₨89,205) | ₨58,431 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,748 Дин. (₨40,198) | ₨29,384 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 762 Дин. (₨2,076) | ₨1,281 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 834 Дин. (₨2,274) | ₨625 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,479 Дин. (₨25,836) | ₨4,832 | + 435% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,295 Дин. (₨11,707) | ₨9,004 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,797 Дин. (₨26,701) | ₨13,089 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,249 Дин. (₨30,661) | ₨13,255 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,800,000 Дин. (₨4,906,103) | ₨2,800,000 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 203 Дин. (₨554) | ₨272 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Дин. (₨7,270) | ₨4,030 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 461 Дин. (₨1,256) | ₨230 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 453 Дин. (₨1,235) | ₨838 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,428 Дин. (₨9,345) | ₨3,307 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 425 Дин. (₨1,158) | ₨1,222 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 533 Дин. (₨1,452) | ₨649 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 586 Дин. (₨1,597) | ₨557 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 198 Дин. (₨540) | ₨396 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 Дин. (₨626) | ₨217 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,223 Дин. (₨3,332) | ₨495 | + 573% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,426 Дин. (₨9,338) | ₨3,859 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,378 Дин. (₨3,755) | ₨1,827 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,616 Дин. (₨12,583) | ₨6,844 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,143 Дин. (₨14,018) | ₨8,435 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 749 Дин. (₨2,041) | ₨2,877 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Дин. (₨623) | ₨566 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Дин. (₨826) | ₨965 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,153 Дин. (₨218,465) | ₨149,999 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,165 Дин. (₨11,353) | ₨5,226 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 435 Дин. (₨1,187) | ₨637 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan
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