Cost of living in Serbia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Serbia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Дин. (₨2,602) | ₨972 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 828 Дин. (₨2,171) | ₨1,004 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 371 Дин. (₨972) | ₨345 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 151 Дин. (₨397) | ₨175 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Дин. (₨657) | ₨282 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 185 Дин. (₨486) | ₨250 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 456 Дин. (₨1,197) | ₨1,139 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 117 Дин. (₨308) | ₨290 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 98 Дин. (₨257) | ₨122 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 Дин. (₨214) | ₨549 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 Дин. (₨1,877) | ₨2,784 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Дин. (₨386) | ₨289 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Дин. (₨200) | ₨191 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Serbia is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 135,216 Дин. (₨354,641) | ₨115,670 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 83,740 Дин. (₨219,630) | ₨70,950 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,092 Дин. (₨39,582) | ₨25,995 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 83,740 Дин. (₨219,631) | ₨59,502 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,275 Дин. (₨147,595) | ₨50,821 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,355 Дин. (₨29,782) | ₨20,152 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,672 Дин. (₨7,008) | ₨2,097 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,323 Дин. (₨108,380) | ₨71,636 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,273 Дин. (₨40,058) | ₨23,262 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 904 Дин. (₨2,370) | ₨1,718 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 712 Дин. (₨1,867) | ₨1,977 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Serbia is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,540 Дин. (₨22,398) | ₨3,426 | + 554% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,748 Дин. (₨9,830) | ₨6,254 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,886 Дин. (₨25,929) | ₨13,199 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,519 Дин. (₨32,835) | ₨8,569 | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Serbia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,702,540 Дин. (₨7,088,153) | ₨4,456,060 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Дин. (₨496) | ₨270 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,929 Дин. (₨7,682) | ₨4,626 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Serbia is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 694 Дин. (₨1,821) | ₨1,015 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 583 Дин. (₨1,528) | ₨1,391 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Дин. (₨7,097) | ₨3,667 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 604 Дин. (₨1,583) | ₨521 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 521 Дин. (₨1,366) | ₨922 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 514 Дин. (₨1,347) | ₨736 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 226 Дин. (₨593) | ₨249 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 280 Дин. (₨735) | ₨242 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 823 Дин. (₨2,158) | ₨860 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Serbia is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Serbia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,458 Дин. (₨6,446) | ₨3,545 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,389 Дин. (₨3,643) | ₨2,089 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,799 Дин. (₨9,965) | ₨2,959 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,137 Дин. (₨10,850) | ₨7,109 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 744 Дин. (₨1,951) | ₨880 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 218 Дин. (₨570) | ₨669 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Дин. (₨656) | ₨1,106 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 80,381 Дин. (₨210,821) | ₨119,622 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 Дин. (₨30) | ₨3.79 | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,455 Дин. (₨9,061) | ₨3,764 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 401 Дин. (₨1,052) | ₨415 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,131 prices entered by 497 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Serbia is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan
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